TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Milan and Bennacer part ways by mutual consent
After seven years and a Scudetto, Milan's Algerian midfielder officially leaves the club.
I. Bennacer
player
Player
Ismael Bennacer
Position
Midfielder
From
AC Milan
To
Free agent
Contract
Terminated by mutual consent
What happened. AC Milan officially confirmed the termination of Ismael Bennacer's contract by mutual consent, ending his seven-year stint at the club.
- Bennacer joined Milan in 2019 for €16m from Empoli.
- He made 178 competitive appearances, including 137 in Serie A.
- A knee injury in 2023 marked the beginning of the end of his San Siro career.
“AC Milan can confirm the termination of Ismael Bennacer’s contract by mutual consent. The club would like to wish him all the best for the future.”
— AC Milan official statement
Bennacer is reportedly heading to Qatar to join Al-Gharafa, according to recent reports.
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