It’s done ! During this evening of Thursday January 12, 2023, the player of the national team, Ismaël Bennacer has extended his contract with AC Milan for another four yearss. The Algerian midfielder’s new lease with the Rossonieri will end June 30, 2027.
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The beautiful love story between the Algerian international and the Lombard club will therefore continue for another four years. AC Milan announced this evening (January 12), on their social networks, the official extension of Ismaël Bennacer’s contract until 2027. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of club legend Paolo Maldini.
The day you’ve been waiting for 4️⃣??#ReadyToLeaveAMark #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/Fh9rxzlKdx
— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 12, 2023
Moreover, the 25-year-old Algerian midfielder’s current lease (signed in 2019), and under which he received an annual salary of 1.5 million euros, was due to end on June 30, 2024. According to the media Italians, this new contract offers Bennacer a net salary of 4.5 million euros per year and contains a €50m release clause can be activated from summer 2024.
Bennacer: “Proud to continue to write the history of this magnificent club! »
Following the signing ceremony for the new contract, Ismaël Bennacer told AC Milan TV: “I am very proud to continue my adventure with Milan. I belong to this family and I would like to give more for the team, the club and the supporters. He continues: “The continuation of the exceptional journey that we have been making for three years is one of my objectives. I want to give the best of myself on an individual level, but especially for the team. »
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In addition, the Algerian player posted a tweet in Italian which reads: “The story continues! I lived many unforgettable moments with this jersey, emotions that we would like to last forever. I am proud to continue to write the history of this magnificent club. Forza Milan, always! »
The story continued ✍?
Ho vissuto tanti momenti indescrivibili e indimenticabili con questa maglia. Emozioni che vorremmo durassero per semper.
Mi sento orgoglioso all’idea di continuare a scrivere la storia di questo magnifico Club.
Forza Milan Semper. pic.twitter.com/fSMF44EOMW
— Ismael Bennacer (@IsmaelBennacer) January 12, 2023
For its part, the Lombard club was full of praise for its midfielder: “AC Milan is pleased to announce that Ismaël Bennacer has extended his contract until June 30, 2027. Arrived at the club in 2019, Bennacer made 129 appearances and scored 4 goals, establishing himself as a central pillar of the rossonero midfield “.
A quick look back at Bennacer’s journey with AC Milan
Ismael Bennacer poses with the AC Milan flocked 2027 jersey with legend Paolo Maldini.
Arriving at the Rossonieri in 2019 from Empoli, the Algerian international has gradually established himself as an essential part of Stefano Pioli’s chessboard. Last year, he was one of the main architects of the rebirth of Milan which managed to win the Italian championship after 11 years of drought.
Bennacer has participated, since his transfer to the club, in a total of 126 games (all competitions combined)including 93 as a holder; he scored 4 goals, delivered 6 assists and took 0 red cards. This season, the Algerian player has played 24 games (including 20 as a starter); he scored a goal and provided an assist.
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As for AC Milan, it is, after 17 days, third in the Italian championship with 37 points (7 points behind the leader, Napoli). He is qualified for Champions League Round of 16in which he will face the London club Tottenham. The first legs will take place on February 14.
