AC Milan signs Algeria midfielder Bennacer from Empoli

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MILAN - AC Milan has signed Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer from Empoli.

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MILAN – AC Milan has signed Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer from Empoli.

The Serie A club announced the deal on Sunday, adding that Bennacer has signed a five-year contract.

Bennacer’s profile has risen sharply after the 21-year-old was named Player of the Tournament at the recent Africa Cup of Nations, where he helped Algeria win the title for the first time in 29 years.

FILE - In this July 7, 2019 file photo Algeria's Ismael Bennacer, top center, and Guinea's Ibrahim Traore fight for the ball during the African Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between Guinea and Algeria in 30 June stadium in Cairo, Egypt. AC Milan Serie A club announced Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, it has signed the Algerian midfielder Bennacer from Empoli with a five-year contract. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
FILE - In this July 7, 2019 file photo Algeria's Ismael Bennacer, top center, and Guinea's Ibrahim Traore fight for the ball during the African Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between Guinea and Algeria in 30 June stadium in Cairo, Egypt. AC Milan Serie A club announced Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, it has signed the Algerian midfielder Bennacer from Empoli with a five-year contract. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

However, Bennacer had already committed himself to Milan.

The club did not disclose financial details, but according to Italian media reports, Milan has paid Empoli 16 million euros ($18 million).

Bennacer joined Empoli in 2017 from Arsenal following a loan spell at Ligue 2 side Tours and impressed in Serie A last season despite his club’s relegation.

Arsenal had a buyback clause for Bennacer, who made only one first-team appearance for the English side, but rejected the opportunity.

Bennacer is the club’s third signing of the off-season after Rafael Leão, Theo Hernandez and former Empoli teammate Rade Krunic.

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