Ismaël Bennacer completes Al-Gharafa switch
- Al-Gharafa have completed the signing of I. Bennacer — the move is confirmed, led by AC Milan (official club channels / Telegram post) and corroborated by 8 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 17 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 17 SeptDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 17 Sept7 new sources: Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano (social/X/Telegram report), Sky Sport (Sport/Calciomercato section), AC Milan (official club channels / Telegram post) — now 16 tracking the story
What the reports say
- AC Milan confirm consensual termination of Bennacer's contract (club statement reported) as he moves to Al-Gharafa. — AC Milan (official club channels / Telegram post)
- Reports that Al‑Gharafa are leading the race to sign Ismael Bennacer and he will terminate his AC Milan contract to join them. — Fabrizio Romano (Official Telegram/X repost)
- Reports AC Milan have terminated Bennacer's contract and he will join Al-Gharafa. — Sky Sport (Sport/Calciomercato section)
- Reports (exclusive) that Al-Gharafa are leading the race to sign Ismaël Bennacer and that he will terminate his AC Milan contract to join them. — Fabrizio Romano (social/X/Telegram report)
I. Bennacer is a 28-year-old defensive midfielder at AC Milan, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 2 assists in 18 appearances, a Season grade of 30. On long-term scout potential he's rated 28.8. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter (60.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.21 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bennacer.
- AAC Milan (official club channels / Telegram post)AC Milan confirm consensual termination of Bennacer's contract (club statement reported) as he moves to Al-Gharafa.Named sourceTrusted 95%
AC Milan confirm consensual termination of Bennacer's contract (club statement reported) as he moves to Al-Gharafa.
7 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Official Telegram/X repost)Reports that Al‑Gharafa are leading the race to sign Ismael Bennacer and he will terminate his AC Milan contract to join them.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Reports that Al‑Gharafa are leading the race to sign Ismael Bennacer and he will terminate his AC Milan contract to join them.
25 JulRead full article → - SSky Sport (Sport/Calciomercato section)Reports AC Milan have terminated Bennacer's contract and he will join Al-Gharafa.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports AC Milan have terminated Bennacer's contract and he will join Al-Gharafa.
25 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (social/X/Telegram report)Reports (exclusive) that Al-Gharafa are leading the race to sign Ismaël Bennacer and that he will terminate his AC Milan contract to join them.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports (exclusive) that Al-Gharafa are leading the race to sign Ismaël Bennacer and that he will terminate his AC Milan contract to join them.
24 JulRead full article → - SSportMediaset (SportMediaset.it)Reports Milan have officially announced the consensual contract termination with Bennacer ahead of his move to Qatar.Named sourceTrusted 79%
Reports Milan have officially announced the consensual contract termination with Bennacer ahead of his move to Qatar.
7 AugRead full article → - FFootmercato (France)Bennacer set to terminate his AC Milan contract and sign for Al‑Gharafa as a free agent; verbal agreement reached according to Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Bennacer set to terminate his AC Milan contract and sign for Al‑Gharafa as a free agent; verbal agreement reached according to Romano.
25 JulRead full article → - FFootball ItaliaIsmael Bennacer has flown to Qatar after AC Milan contract termination and is set to join Al‑Gharafa.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 70%
Ismael Bennacer has flown to Qatar after AC Milan contract termination and is set to join Al‑Gharafa.
26 JulRead full article → - GGianluca Di MarzioIsmaël Bennacer (free agent) has signed with Qatari side Al-Gharafa.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 62%
Ismaël Bennacer (free agent) has signed with Qatari side Al-Gharafa.
17 SeptRead full article → - GGianluca Di MarzioReports Bennacer has resolved his contract with AC Milan and the move to Al-Gharafa is done.Mixed 62%
Reports Bennacer has resolved his contract with AC Milan and the move to Al-Gharafa is done.
26 JulRead full article → - GGoalSpanish Goal coverage: Bennacer to rescind his Milan contract and move to a Qatari club (reports cite termination/agent/negotiations).Mixed 54%
Spanish Goal coverage: Bennacer to rescind his Milan contract and move to a Qatari club (reports cite termination/agent/negotiations).
13 JulRead full article → - MMilanNews (milannews.it)Reports Milan have made the contract termination with Bennacer official; club published a short note confirming the separation.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Milan have made the contract termination with Bennacer official; club published a short note confirming the separation.
7 AugRead full article → - AAfricaSoccer.comAlgerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer linked with move to Al‑Gharafa after agreement to leave AC Milan; reported as imminent move.Mixed 50%
Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer linked with move to Al‑Gharafa after agreement to leave AC Milan; reported as imminent move.
26 JulRead full article → - MMilanPressReports that Bennacer has said goodbye to Milan after a consensual contract termination and will embark on a new adventure in Qatar (Al-Gharafa).Mixed 50%
Reports that Bennacer has said goodbye to Milan after a consensual contract termination and will embark on a new adventure in Qatar (Al-Gharafa).
25 JulRead full article → - Ttportal.hr (Croatia)Reports that Bennacer will not return to Dinamo Zagreb and has chosen to join Al‑Gharafa after AC Milan contract termination talks.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports that Bennacer will not return to Dinamo Zagreb and has chosen to join Al‑Gharafa after AC Milan contract termination talks.
24 JulRead full article → - VVečernji list (vecernji.hr, Croatia)Dinamo’s supporters disappointed as Bennacer reportedly will terminate his Milan contract and move to Al‑Gharafa in Qatar.Mixed 50%
Dinamo’s supporters disappointed as Bennacer reportedly will terminate his Milan contract and move to Al‑Gharafa in Qatar.
24 JulRead full article → - TTribuna.com (English)Al‑Gharafa have submitted a proposal and are in talks to sign AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, per Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Al‑Gharafa have submitted a proposal and are in talks to sign AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, per Romano.
24 JulRead full article →