Milan, August 28, 2025 – Football meets structured investment. AC Milan, in partnership with Detect Pro Fund, announces the opening of its first Pro Academy in Ivory Coast, in Dimbokro. More than just a training center, this project is presented as a hub combining sporting excellence, education, and personal development, driven by the AC Milan Method.
Founded in 2022 by Africa Capital Markets Corporation, Detect Pro Fund specializes in identifying and valuing young African talents, with a sustainable investment logic. Its partnership with the rossoneri club reflects the rise of a new approach: considering the training of footballers as a strategic asset, capable of generating sporting, social, and economic benefits.
“We are proud to launch our first Pro Academy in Ivory Coast. It is an investment in the future of football, but also in African youth,” said Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan, during the signing of the agreement at Casa Milan. On his part, Mike Coffi, founder of Detect Pro Fund, emphasized: “We are building a strong ecosystem to transform young African talents into professionals, on and off the field.”
Beyond sports, the initiative is part of a broader strategy: attracting and structuring local talents, consolidating AC Milan’s image in Africa, and positioning Detect Pro Fund as a catalyst for opportunities in a sector that is still largely informal. By combining state-of-the-art infrastructure, academic monitoring, and personal support, the Pro Academy aims to become a reference on the continent.
This launch strengthens AC Milan’s presence in Africa, following its partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and extends a legacy already marked by great African champions in the rossoneri jersey.
