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

Published Jul 24, 05:32 PM UTC

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Algerian international midfielder Ismaël Bennacer (28) is in advanced negotiations to join Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC. Currently on loan at Dinamo Zagreb from AC Milan, Bennacer is expected to be released from the final year of his contract with the Rossoneri to sign in the Qatar Stars League. The 56-cap Algerian international has previously been on loan at Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb. The transfer would see him move to the Qatari championship, marking a significant shift in his career trajectory.

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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) is 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.

Bennacer has previously spent time on loan at Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb during his career.

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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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