AC Milan have finally completed the signing of Ismael Bennacer. The Empoli defensive midfielder will cost 15 million euros.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – AC Milan have completed the purchase of Ismael Bennacer. La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms today that the 21-year-old has rejected the offers of Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal and will become a new Rossoneri player.
For the official announcement of the transfer we’ll have to wait a few more days, maybe even a week. In fact, everything will depend on the Africa’s Cup of Nations semi-final where Algeria will play against Nigeria. Before signing his new contract with Milan the defensive midfielder must first pass the medical exams when he arrives in Italy after the competition.
In any case, all the details are now settled. The Empoli player will sign a five-year contract with AC Milan with 1,5 million euros per season, plus bonuses. Three times more what he earned in Tuscany. The transfer of Ismael Bennacer will cost AC Milan 15 million euros plus bonuses. His agent will receive a commission in line with the figures of the deal.
A total agreement was reached after a decisive phone call yesterday between the Rossoneri club and the player. The parties had been negotiating for the past 8 days and the geographical distance did not favor communication.
Bennacer has been playing with Empoli for the past two years and this season he made 37 Serie A appearances providing 3 assists. He has been one of Algeria’s best performers in the African Cup starting all the 5 games from the first minute.
