Milan Dumps Bennacer Ahead of Qatar Transfer
Ismael Bennacer has terminated his contract with AC Milan, paving the way for him to join Al-Gharafa SC in the Qatar Stars League. The Algerian midfielder had been on Milan's books since 2019 and has made 178 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri.
Bennacer has been on loan with Marseille in Ligue 1 and Dinamo Zagreb in the Czech top flight, but has not featured for Milan since the 2024-25 campaign. He had been a midfield regular for the club, making 31 league appearances in the 2021-22 season when Milan last claimed the Scudetto.
Despite his past success, Bennacer struggled to regain his position in San Siro after suffering a major knee injury in the 2022-23 campaign. The 28-year-old's contract was due to run for another year, until the end of the 2026-27 campaign, but he has now terminated it to pursue opportunities in Qatar.
Bennacer's departure from Milan marks the end of an era for the club, which has undergone significant changes in recent years. The Rossoneri have been looking to revamp their squad ahead of the new season, and Bennacer's exit is the latest in a series of departures.
The exact terms of Bennacer's contract termination are not clear, but it is understood that he is expected to join Al-Gharafa SC in the near future. The move would see him join a number of other European players who have made the switch to the Qatar Stars League in recent years.
As Bennacer prepares to start a new chapter in his career, the future of the midfielder remains uncertain. Will he be able to replicate his past success in Qatar, or will the change in league and environment prove too great a challenge? Only time will tell.
Source: Yahoo Sports