AC Milan has signed Algerian Ismael butler from Empoli FC for around £ 14.4 m ( $ 17.5 m ) in a five - year deal . Bennacer won part of the tournament during the 2017 world Cup of nations ( AFCON ) . He joined Milan after liver FC chose not to take up a contract clause to re - sign the player , according to butler .
AC Milan has signed Algerian Ismael Bennacer from Empoli FC for around £14.4m ($17.5m) in a five-year deal. Bennacer won player of the tournament during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He joined Milan after Arsenal FC chose not to take up a contract clause to re-sign the player, according to reports.