Bennacer ends Milan contract ahead of Qatar move
AC Milan has confirmed it was agreed to terminate Ismael Bennacer's contract, with the Algeria international set to join Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League.
Bennacer has not made a competitive appearance for Milan since February 2025, having suffered a serious knee injury the previous season.
He has spent the past 18 months out on loan, representing Marseille 12 times in the second half of 2024-2025, then playing 19 matches for Croatia's Dinamo Zagreb last season.
Bennacer was part of the Rossoneri team that won the club's 19th Serie A title in 2021-2022, making 31 appearances under Stefano Pioli that campaign and scoring two goals.
Overall, he played 178 games for the Italian giants after joining from Empoli in 2019.
"Dear Milan fans. Last year, I said goodbye without ever thinking those words would turn out to be a farewell," Bennacer said in a video posted to social media.
"For more than five years, I wore this shirt with pride and passion alongside incredible team-mates, supported by your unconditional love.
"Winning the Scudetto in this shirt is one of the most beautiful memories of my career, and playing in front of you at San Siro was one of the greatest honours."
Reports suggest Bennacer is set to join Al-Gharafa, which finished fourth in the Qatar Stars League last season and is managed by Pedro Martins.
