Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer close to joining Qatar's Al-Gharafa SC

Published Jul 23, 04:50 PM UTC

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Algerian international midfielder Ismaël Bennacer, currently on loan at Dinamo Zagreb from AC Milan, is in advanced negotiations to join Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC. The 28-year-old, who has 56 caps for Algeria, is expected to be released from the final year of his contract with AC Milan to sign in the Qatar Stars League. Bennacer previously spent time on loan at Marseille before moving to Dinamo Zagreb. The transfer would mark a move to the Middle East for the player, who was once considered a highly sought-after talent in European football.

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Ismaël Bennacer (28) is in advanced negotiations to join Al-Gharafa SC, according to L'Équipe.

The Algerian international midfielder (56 caps) has previously been loaned to Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb. He is now expected to be released from the final year of his contract with AC Milan in order to sign with the Stars League, the top division of Qatari football.

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Original headline: Mercato : le milieu de terrain algérien Ismaël Bennacer proche de signer au Qatar, au Al-Gharafa SC

Original language: FR-FR

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