Modou Keba Cisse: Aston Villa-bound starlet just ended 61-year wait in incredible fashion
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Credit: Imago Mon 18 May 2026 14:05, UK Modou Keba Cisse celebrated the Austrian double with LASK on Sunday, ahead of his move to Aston Villa this summer. Villa transfer chiefs are still to decide what Cisse’s immediate future holds, but the defender will certainly have been raising eyebrows at Villa Park. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Modou Keba Cisse makes history away from Aston VillaFootball Insider exclusively revealed in February that Villa plan to sell Tyrone Mings this summer amid the defender’s recurring injury issues. The 33-year-old has made just 20 appearances across all competitions this season, although he does have one year remaining on his contract.Modou Keba CisseStats – Austrian Bundesliga 2025-26Appearances26Goals / Assists2 / 3Tackles41Clearances160Recoveries105Duels won108Duel won %64.7%Mings’ experience could be perfect for the likes of Cisse, who evidently has all of the talent to make it in the Premier League.The Senegalese defender caught Villa’s eye last season when he broke into the senior LASK team as a 19-year-old centre-back and featured in a key part of the season.
Manager Dietmar Kuhbuer has selected Cisse for 30 of his team’s 38 games this season and has been rewarded with a historical double.The 20-year-old was unavailable for Sunday’s title-winning game through suspension, but made sure to get in on the celebrations, having played a key part in the momentous achievement. Villa will be watching Cisse with plenty of hope for the future, but it will be acknowledged that the Premier League is a significant step up.A further loan may well be the option exercised, with a move to the Championship perhaps being the best preparation. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.