Ismaël Bennacer to exit AC Milan after mutual contract termination

Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer has been left out of AC Milan’s preseason squad, confirming the club’s intention to end his contract early. Both parties are negotiating a mutual termination of the deal that runs until June 2027, which would allow Bennacer to leave on a free transfer. Reports initially linked him with a move to Qatari side Al Shamal, and he was seen in Doha, but the transfer was never completed and he departed Qatar without signing. The player’s next destination remains uncertain, with interest reported from other Gulf clubs and potential European suitors. The outcome of the negotiations will determine whether Bennacer becomes a free agent this summer.