Pompey sign Cisse

Portsmouth today pulled off the surprise signing of Birmingham midfielder Aliou Cisse for £300,000 (€451,000).

Fri, 06 Aug, 2004 - 16:10

Portsmouth today pulled off the surprise signing of Birmingham midfielder Aliou Cisse for £300,000 (€451,000).

Cisse, who captained Senegal in the 2002 World Cup, was expected to spend a year on loan at Crystal Palace but has signed a two-year deal at Fratton Park.

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