# Algeria’s Bennacer leaves AC Milan after seven years 2026-08-08T23:42:14+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet AC Milan announced the termination of Ismael Bennacer's contract by mutual consent, ending the Algeria international's seven-year stay. The 28-year-old midfielder joined from Empoli in 2019 and made 137 Serie A appearances, playing a key role in the 2021-22 Scudetto triumph. Bennacer's time at Milan was marred by persistent knee injuries, leading to loan spells at Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb. He last played a competitive match for the club in 2024. The brief statement from AC Milan wished him well for the future. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: AC Milan, Algeria, Football transfers, Ismael Bennacer, Scudetto, Serie A Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/algerias-bennacer-leaves-ac-milan-after-seven-years/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/algerias-bennacer-leaves-ac-milan-after-seven-years/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.