Milan prepare improved contract for Europa League hat-trick hero Alfadjo Cisse

Milan are planning to offer forward Alfadjo Cisse an improved contract after his impressive start to life with the club, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 19-year-old scored a hat-trick in Milan’s 4-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in the second round of the Europa League league phase. He was named player of the match and became the youngest Italian to score a hat-trick in a major European club competition.

Milan signed Cisse from Verona in January 2026, but he remained on loan at Catanzaro until the summer. He has made an immediate impact this season, scoring five goals in his first seven appearances for the club.

Cisse’s current contract runs until the summer of 2030 and includes a salary of €800,000 per season.

Milan hope to complete negotiations over a new agreement before the end of 2026. Talks with the player’s representatives could begin as early as next week.

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