Tag: Empoli

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 06, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Midfielder explains choosing Arsenal over Manchester City

Ismaël Bennacer reflects on choosing Arsenal over Manchester City, highlighting his journey from Arles-Avignon to AC Milan and his successful career.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 15: Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 15, 2019 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal tried to re-sign former player before signing Jorginho

Arsenal attempted to bring back former academy player Ismael Bennacer before ultimately signing Jorginho to reinforce their midfield in January.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 15: Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 15, 2019 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal weren’t against my sale, so I left

Ismael Bennacer admits he left Arsenal because he wanted to play, something he's certainly been doing in Italy.

Arsenal to receive £4.35m from Empoli for Ismael Bennacer’s AC Milan move

Arsenal will receive £4.35m from Empoli as their sell-on fee now that Ismael Bennacer has been sold to AC Milan (hello, Ivan!) for £14.5m.
Algeria's midfielder Ismail Bennacer (2nd-L) celebrates the trophy of best young player after winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Final football match between Senegal and Algeria at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo on July 19, 2019. (Photo by MOHAMED EL-SHAHED / AFP)

Picture: Ismael Bennacer arrives in Milan for his medical – Arsenal to earn €4.8m

Ismael Bennacer has arrived in Milan for his medical, ahead of a reported €16m transfer from Empoli.

Arsenal to receive €4.8m as Ismael Bennacer signs for AC Milan

Arsenal are set to receive at least €4.8m from Empoli after the Serie A club agree to sell former Gunner Ismael Bennacer to AC Milan.

€10m: Arsenal midfielder repurchase option now active

Fiorentina have reached a fee agreement with Empoli to sign former Gunner Ismael Bennacer this summer, according to reports.

Report: Fiorentina reach fee agreement with Empoli for Ismael Bennacer

Fiorentina have reached a fee agreement with Empoli to sign former Gunner Ismael Bennacer this summer, according to reports.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC looks on during training session on January 16, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal to receive 30% or matching offer from 21-year-old’s sale

Genoa are in talks with Empoli over the signing of former Gunner Ismael Bennacer, which opens up a couple of possibilities for Arsenal to benefit.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC looks on during training session on January 16, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Di Marzio confirm talks for Genoa to sign Ismael Bennacer: Arsenal would profit

Genoa are in talks with Empoli over the signing of former Gunner Ismael Bennacer, which opens up a couple of possibilities for Arsenal to benefit.

Arsenal have a buyback clause for Ismael Bennacer and they should activate it

Ismael Bennacer has a buyback clause in his contract with Empoli, according to reports, which could lead to a return to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC looks on during training session on January 16, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Former Gunner Ismael Bennacer stars in win over Napoli: Arsenal have purchase clause

21-year-old Ismael Bennacer was one of the stars of the show as Empoli defeated Napoli on Wednesday, and the former Gunner could yet end up back with Arsenal.

Arsenal hold up Napoli deal for Bennacer

Napoli are still waiting for Arsenal's approval so they can sign Ismael Bennacer from Empoli.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 09: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC during training session on January 9, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Empoli president confirms Ismael Bennacer ‘destined’ for summer exit: Arsenal would benefit

Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi has spoken out over the rumours surrounding former Gunner Ismael Bennacer and the transfer links to Napoli.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 09: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC during training session on January 9, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal reject offer to buy Bennacer, will receive £3.6m instead

Arsenal have turned down the chance to re-sign Ismael Bennacer and will, instead, pick up 30% of his fee.

Bennacer says clauses in contract ‘exist’ for Arsenal return

Despite only leaving Arsenal for Serie B side Empoli in the summer, Ismael Bennacer claims he's open to moving back to the Gunners one day.

Bennacer: I have no regrets over my decision to leave Arsenal

Ismaël Bennacer has revealed that he left Arsenal for two reasons.

Supporters react as Arsenal sell Ismael Bennacer to Empoli

Arsenal's young Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer joined Empoli on a permanent deal yesterday, but surprisingly supporters weren't too upset seeing the promising player exiting the Emirates.

Empoli confirm the permanent signing of Ismael Bennacer

Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer has left the club on a permanent deal, joining Italian Serie B outfit Empoli, both clubs have confirmed.

Di Marzio links Saponara but midfielder wants regular football

Arsenal are being linked with Empoli midfielder Riccardo Saponara.

Wenger wants Italian defender for Arsenal at all costs

It's been a while since Arsenal have been linked with a centre-half, but one of the regular linkees has recently been linked with Arsenal again. Could...