Dinamo Zagreb will solely cowl 40% of Ismael Bennacer’s wage after signing the Algerian midfielder from AC Milan on a season lengthy mortgage, Softfootball stories.
The Croatian champions could make the deal everlasting in the summertime of 2026 if they’re happy with the output of the Algerian worldwide.

In response to soccer switch skilled, Fabrizio Romano through his official X handle, nearly all of Bennacer’s wage might be lined by AC Milan. He wrote:
Dinamo Zagreb will cowl 40% of Ismael Bennacer’s wage this season.
No mortgage price included in cope with AC Milan.
After falling down the pecking order at AC Milan, it was inevitable for the Algerian to search for a brand new membership. Nonetheless, it isn’t the primary time he might be happening mortgage in 2025 as he spent a five-month spell at Ligue 1 aspect, Marseille from January to Could however didn’t persuade the membership to train a €13 million buy choice.
The transfer to Croatia was made potential for Bennacer by former AC Milan director of soccer, Zvonimir Boban. The Croatian legend labored alongside Paolo Maldini the midfielder from Empoli again in 2019.
Boban nonetheless trusts the midfielder to ship on the highest stage and believes he will help the Croatian champions retain their league title this season due to his wealth of expertise and management qualities.
At Dinamo Zagreb, Bennacer might be hoping to relaunch his profession. He may also be trying to get the eye of nationwide crew selectors forward of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.
Bennacer’s present contract at AC Milan runs till June 2027. It stays to be seen if he could be given a brand new contract when he returns to Sansiro or be offered to a different membership subsequent summer season.