Yacouba Cissé has completed a permanent move from Italian side Ariano to fellow Italian club Alta Hirpinia on a free transfer, according to registration information from Transfermarkt. The 33-year-old centre-forward has joined Alta Hirpinia after his contract with Ariano ended, with the switch confirmed as a free transfer on 2025-12-06. No contract length or market value has been recorded for the deal, with Transfermarkt listing his current market value as None.
The transfer keeps the France- and Senegal-eligible forward in Italy, where both Ariano and Alta Hirpinia compete, though no specific league structure is recorded, with the competition level listed as N/A. Cissé’s move therefore represents continuity in terms of country but a change of club environment as he seeks the next chapter of his career at 33.
Transfermarkt’s data confirms that the deal between Ariano and Alta Hirpinia was concluded without a transfer fee, underlining the low-risk nature of the signing for his new club. With no fee paid and no market value currently assigned, the move is shaped more by squad needs and the player’s availability than by financial valuation.
Cissé, who is listed as a centre-forward, brings experience and dual-nationality pedigree, representing both France and Senegal at nationality level. However, the available data does not provide details of his previous clubs, league history, individual statistics, or recent match performances. There is no record of appearances, goals, assists or notable fixtures in the most recent season, and no breakdown of matches that would indicate his role or impact at Ariano before the transfer.
The absence of a recorded market value, combined with the free transfer status, suggests that Cissé may have been out of contract at Ariano before Alta Hirpinia moved to secure his services. Equally, the lack of competition and statistical detail reflects the lower-profile nature of the move within the wider European transfer landscape, even if it is significant at local level.
For Cissé, the transfer offers a continuation of his career in Italy and the opportunity to re-establish himself at a new club. Remaining abroad rather than returning to France or Senegal means he stays within the Italian system, which could provide further opportunities if he impresses at Alta Hirpinia. At 33, this confirmed move may prove important in extending his playing career and giving him a platform to contribute his experience in a new attacking setup.
