FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 17: Alphadjo Cisse’ of Italy looks on during the International Friendly between Italy U19 and Spain U19 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 17, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) (Roma links)
FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 17: Alphadjo Cisse’ of Italy looks on during the International Friendly between Italy U19 and Spain U19 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 17, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Alphadjo Cisse has been a key figure for US Catanzaro in the early stages of the 2025-26 season, and is beginning to attract the interest of Serie A title hopefuls Roma, Football Italia understands. 

Roma keen on Verona-owned teenager

Cisse, who joined Catanzaro on loan from Hellas Verona over the summer, has impressed with his performances and impressive technical ability in Serie B, which has brought a return of four goals from his first nine matches in the second tier. 

The 19-year-old is still owned by Verona, and could potentially become a key player in one of the upcoming transfer windows, likely this summer. 

LUDBREG, CROATIA - SEPTEMBER 7: Bence Dardai (R) of U19 Germany challenges Alphadjo Cisse of U19 Italy during the UEFA Under-19 Football Friendly Match between U19 Germany and U19 Italy at NK Podravina Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Ludbreg, Croatia. (Photo by Jure Makovec/Getty Images for DFB)
LUDBREG, CROATIA – SEPTEMBER 7: Bence Dardai (R) of U19 Germany challenges Alphadjo Cisse of U19 Italy during the UEFA Under-19 Football Friendly Match between U19 Germany and U19 Italy at NK Podravina Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Ludbreg, Croatia. (Photo by Jure Makovec/Getty Images for DFB)

As was originally reported by Lorenzo Canicchio, Roma are evaluating a potential move for Cisse. He is a profile that Gasperini admires, and given the coach’s previous track record in developing young prospects, could be an ideal fit. 

Representatives from Roma met with Cisse’s entourage in Trigoria a few days ago. While it is too soon to make any definitive conclusions, it is understood that the Giallorossi will continue to monitor Cisse’s development with a strong interest.

Alfredo Pedullà

ByAlfredo Pedullà

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