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Former AC Milan midfielder Bennacer makes move to Qatar

Bennacer has move to Qatar
Bennacer has move to QatarUlrik Pedersen/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Algeria midfielder Ismael ⁠Bennacer has joined Qatar Stars League side ‌Al Gharafa after agreeing ‌to terminate his ‌contract with AC ‌Milan by mutual consent, ‌the club said on Monday.

The 28-year-old ‌played a key role ⁠in ‌his country's triumphant 2019 ​Africa Cup of Nations campaign ​but was omitted from Algeria's squad for ⁠this ​year's World Cup.

Born in France, Bennacer joined Milan from Empoli in ‌2019, helping the club secure the 2021/22 league title.

However, recurring knee injuries disrupted his progress and led to loan spells at Olympique de ‌Marseille and Dinamo ​Zagreb. The midfielder ‌has not played a competitive match for Milan since 2025 as he struggled ⁠with ⁠fitness problems.

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