OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MAWA SESAY

AC Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Mawa Sesay from Vålerenga Fotball Damer. The Norwegian forward has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2029.

Born on 15 April 2005, Mawa developed through the youth setups of Hyggen, Fjell and Skiold before joining the newly formed Strømsgodset women’s team in 2021, competing in the third division, where she began to make a name for herself on the national stage. In August 2022, she moved to Vålerenga Fotball Damer, making her Toppserien debut on 18 September against Stabæk.

In September 2024, Sesay played her part in Vålerenga’s Norwegian league title and their historic qualification for the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage, a competition in which she gained valuable experience on the European stage.

At international level, Mawa Sesay has represented Norway’s youth teams with the Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 teams. She also featured at the UEFA Women’s Under-17 European Championship in 2022, confirming her status as one of the most promising young forwards in Norwegian football.

Mawa Sesay will wear the number 17 shirt.