Milan turn down Brighton bid to secure Cisse for the upcoming season

Report Milan have rejected Brighton and Hove Albion's offer for forward Alphadjo Cisse, opting instead to lock the 20‑year‑old into a fresh contract after his breakthrough.

Breakthrough season and international call

The Italian forward turned 20 only last month and has already netted eight goals in 13 appearances across Serie A and the Europa League.

His form earned him his first senior Italy call for the Nations League matches against France and Belgium.

Brighton and Hove Albion made a verbal bid in the January transfer window, which Milan dismissed outright, insisting they must retain the talent and improve his terms.

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Cisse, a product of the Hellas Verona youth academy, was bought by Milan for €8.4m plus bonuses in February 2026 and then spent the remainder of that season on loan at Catanzaro in Serie B.

His current deal runs to June 2030; the proposed extension would not add many years but would bring a significant pay rise.

On September 16, 2026, Cisse featured in a Europa League clash against SL Benfica at the San Siro, a match recorded under the heading ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16, while a pre‑season friendly on August 5 in Perth saw him play against FC Internazionale.