Atletico Mineiro looks for new talents in African football after Cissé's success. The success of Mamady Cissé at Atletico Mineiro made the Brazilian club turn its attention to African football in search of new promises to initially integrate the youth categories and, later, the professional squad.

Who are the new talents?

The board of directors already has one negotiation underway and another in progress for young talents from the continent. Atletico Mineiro has already agreed to the arrival of Nigerian Taiwo Maamun, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for 36 Lion FC, from Nigeria.

What is behind the search for African talents?

The success of Cissé at Atletico Mineiro was the result of a work considered meticulous and planned by the club, which structured a specific process to accelerate his adaptation and technical and physical development to the level of professional football.

What's next?

Atletico Mineiro keeps an eye on the African continent in search of new promises. With Cissé's evolution, the Brazilian club seeks to repeat the success with new talents. Player Abass Olasunkanmi, also Nigerian and 17 years old, who defends Beyond Limits FC, is one of the names on the Galo's radar.