OFFICIAL STATEMENT: ERIN CESARINI
AC Milan is happy to announce Erin Cesarini has extended her contract with the Club until 30 June 2028.
Erin, born in 2005, has been at AC Milan since the 2022/23 season; won the Primavera Scudetto before making her senior debut this season, going on to make 11 appearances.
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