AC Milan agree deal with Empoli for Bennacer
Bennacer has been linked with a host of clubs including Fiorentina and Napoli, but the rossoneri have now seemed to struck a decisive blow in the chase for the Algerian.
Our transfers correspondent Fabrizio Romano has tweeted that a deal has been agreed with Empoli and Milan will pay 16 million euros plus add-ons of 1 million euros for the midfielder.
Ismael Bennacer from Empoli to AC Milan. Done deal for €16M + €1M add ons. He's ready to sign a 5-years contract. Former Arsenal player. Here we go! #transfers #ACMilan
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2019
The former Arsenal player is ready to sign a five-year deal and he is very enthusiastic about playing at the San Siro next season. The agreement was reached after a meeting involving the two clubs earlier today and this is now expected to be Milan's third signing of the summer.
This season, he made 37 appearances for the club, assisting five times.