Cathal Heffernan takes another step on path to Milan first-team

Paolo Maldini with Cathal Heffernan. Credit: Rob Heffernan / Twitter

Cathal Heffernan’s Italian job hit another milestone on Sunday when he made his debut for AC Milan’s Primavera 1 side.

The defender native joined the Rossoneri on loan from his hometown club Cork City in February, initially lining out for the U17s.