Pedulla: Further meetings needed as Bennacer’s agent lays down salary demands

AC Milan’s meeting with Ismael Bennacer’s entourage today did not bring about a decisive agreement but did help to establish the stance of both sides, a report claims.

It was reported earlier this afternoon by Antonio Vitiello of MilanNews, Luca Bendoni of Di Marzio and other sources that Enzo Raiola had arrived at Casa Milan where he would meet with the Milan management to discuss the possibility of extending his client’s deal.

According to what is being reported by Alfredo Pedulla, Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara put forward an offer worth €3.8m net per season to Bennacer’s agent, but the request is not far off €4.5, including bonuses.

Therefore, the meeting can only really be described as an interlocutory one meaning others will be needed to reduce the distance between the offer and the demand, all with the backdrop of his deal expiring in June 2024 and rumours of interest from abroad.