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Shock comeback?! Newcastle cult hero Papiss Cisse training with Robbie Savage's Macclesfield Town and could play alongside Wayne Rooney's brother at non-league side

The 38-year-old left Ligue 2 team Amiens at the end of last summer, making him a free agent. Cisse, who scored the most goals for the French team the previous season (12 total), is rumoured to be residing near Macclesfield. The Premier League cult hero is also training with the side currently and could soon receive a contract, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/11/13/newcastle-papiss-cisse-training-robbie-savage-macclesfield/">The Telegraph</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Macclesfield Town have achieved consecutive promotions since entering the North West Counties Premier Division in 2020. Robbie Savage, former Wales midfielder, serves as their director of football. They have players with EFL experience in their ranks and are presently competing in the Northern Premier League. They have hired Paul McGuinness, the former Manchester United academy manager, as head coach and former Ipswich and Hull centre-back, Alex Bruce, as their manager. Wayne Rooney's brother John is also part of the playing squad.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Senegalese player scored 44 goals in five Premier League seasons with Newcastle, including a standout goal against Chelsea in 2012. After leaving the Magpies in 2016, he played in the Chinese Super League with Shandong Taishan. He later spent time in Turkey with Fenerbahce, Alanyaspor, and Rizespor.

DID YOU KNOW?

With 26 points, Macclesfield is presently sixth in the Northern Premier Division and hopes to earn another promotion. In their upcoming match, they will play Basford United in an attempt to win five straight in all competitions, however, it is unlikely Cisse will be in the squad by the match.

WHAT NEXT FOR CISSE AND MACCLESFIELD?

Shock comeback?! Newcastle cult hero Papiss Cisse training with Robbie Savage's Macclesfield Town and could play alongside Wayne Rooney's brother at non-league side | Goal.com UK

With an eye towards a long-term contract, former Newcastle attacker Papiss Cisse is training with non-league team Macclesfield Town.

Shock comeback?! Newcastle cult hero Papiss Cisse training with Robbie Savage&apos;s Macclesfield Town and could play alongside Wayne Rooney&apos;s brother at non-league side