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AC Milan midfield exits: Bennacer joins Al‑Gharafa

Entities: Ismael Bennacer · Al‑Gharafa SC · AC Milan

Overview

After recalling Warren Bondo from his loan and returning Ismaël Bennacer from Dinamo Zagreb, AC Milan saw Bennacer’s potential move to Al‑Shamal collapse and omitted him from the preseason squad in mid‑July while negotiating a mutual termination of his contract.

On 26 July 2026 the club and Bennacer reached an agreement to end the contract, enabling the Algerian midfielder to sign a free‑transfer deal with Qatar Stars League side Al‑Gharafa after a medical. The transfer settles speculation about a move to Al‑Shamal and confirms that his former club Arsenal will receive no sell‑on fee.

The episode concludes Milan’s campaign to off‑load surplus midfielders; the future of Warren Bondo remains under discussion.

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Al-Gharafa secures Ismael Bennacer after AC Milan contract termination

    Ismael Bennacer terminates his AC Milan contract and joins Qatar's Al‑Gharafa on a free transfer after loan spells in Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ismaël Bennacer to exit AC Milan after mutual contract termination

    Ismaël Bennacer is set to leave AC Milan by mutual contract termination; a rumored Qatar move fell through and his next club is still unknown.

  3. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer set to join Qatar's Al Shamal

    Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer is completing a transfer from AC Milan to Qatar’s Al Shamal after a medical in Doha, highlighting the Gulf’s expanding pull on European football talent.

  4. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Ismael Bennacer to Exit AC Milan After Agent Switch, Dinamo Zagreb Shows Interest

    Ismael Bennacer switched to Lian Sports Group and will leave AC Milan this summer; Dinamo Zagreb wants to sign him permanently after his loan spell.

  5. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ismael Bennacer set to exit AC Milan after loan spell

    Ismael Bennacer, now with Lian Sports Group, will leave AC Milan after his Dinamo Zagreb loan, as the club looks to sell him in the summer market.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Dinamo Zagreb eyes Bennacer stay as Milan decides his future

    Dinamo Zagreb may retain Bennacer on loan but will not pay Milan’s €10 m buy‑out, awaiting contract resolution; Milan seeks a sale as the player’s value is fully amortised.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer returns after Dinamo Zagreb passes on €10 million buy‑out

    Ismael Bennacer will return to AC Milan after Dinamo Zagreb declined a €10 million buy‑out, ending a loan that saw him play 19 games amid injuries and miss a World Cup call‑up.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Warren Bondo returns to AC Milan after loan, possible Monza move discussed

    Warren Bondo returns to AC Milan after Cremonese’s relegation, with Milan eyeing him as a cost‑free midfield option and a possible transfer to Monza being considered.

Sources

acmilan.hu · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cronachedi.it · cryptobriefing.com · dailycannon.com · dnevno.hr · dzballon.com · embarque.developpez.com · fr.awras.com · index.hr · jutarnji.hr · lagazettedufennec.com · m.tportal.hr · milannews24.com · napolipiu.com · sportklub.n1info.hr · telegram.hr · telesport.telegram.hr · tportal.hr