TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 26 Jul 2026
Bennacer joins Al-Gharafa after Milan exit
The former AC Milan midfielder is on his way to Qatar for a new chapter.
I. Bennacer
player
Player
Ismael Bennacer
Position
Midfielder
From
AC Milan
To
Al-Gharafa
Fee
Free transfer
What happened. Ismael Bennacer terminated his contract with AC Milan by mutual consent and is now flying to Qatar to join Al-Gharafa as a free agent.
- Contract was due to run until June 2027.
- He has not played for Milan since February 2025.
- Bennacer will undergo medical tests before signing.
The 28-year-old aims to revive his career after a serious knee injury in 2023.
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