{
  "id": 307610,
  "title": "Algeria's Bennacer leaves AC Milan after seven years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/algerias-bennacer-leaves-ac-milan-after-seven-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T11:32:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/algerias-bennacer-leaves-ac-milan-after-seven-years-6307531"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AC Milan have terminated the contract of midfielder Ismael Bennacer, marking the conclusion of his seven-year tenure at the San Siro. The 28-year-old, who joined the Italian club from Empoli in 2019, played a pivotal role in Milan's 2021-22 Scudetto victory, accumulating 137 Serie A appearances during his time with the team. However, Bennacer has faced recurring knee injuries, leading to loan spells at Olympique de Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb. AC Milan announced on Friday that Bennacer's contract was mutually terminated, with the club expressing well wishes for his future endeavors.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ismael Bennacer leaves AC Milan after seven-year stint",
    "28-year-old midfielder played key role in 2021-22 Scudetto win",
    "Contract mutually terminated due to recurring knee injuries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}