AC Milan might have to settle for keeping the release clause in Ismael Bennacer’s contract to convince him to renew, a report claims.
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Calciomercato.com report that Bennacer and Milan are getting closer to an agreement that will see the midfielder extend his current contract expiring in 2024. There is already an agreement on the duration which will be another three years, until 2027, while the Algeria international has always expressed his willingness to stay with the Rossoneri and continue an adventure that made him grow as a man and as a footballer.
This desire was also reiterated in the recent talks held with Maldini and Massara because, for Bennacer, Milan comes first compared to the many rumours of interest that are arriving from the Premier League.
Two days ago the first summit at Casa Milan home was staged between Bennacer’s new agent, Enzo Raiola, and the Rossoneri management. There is a distance of around €500,000 (net per year) between the offer and the demand, which can be bridged through bonuses.
This is why Maldini and Massara’s optimism is now decidedly high, so much so that the goal is to close by the end of the year. Regarding the release clause, the €50m clause already present in the current contract should remain unchanged even if Maldini hopes to convince the player and his entourage to increase the figure.
