Tag: Ismael Bennacer

Ismaël Bennacer is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for AC Milan and the Algerian national team. Bennacer began his career with Arles-Avignon in the French second division, where he made his professional debut in 2015. He joined Italian club Empoli the following year, and quickly established himself as a key player for the team. In 2019, he was named the best player in the Italian second division and helped Empoli win promotion to Serie A. That same year, Bennacer joined AC Milan and has since become a regular starter for the club. In addition to his club success, Bennacer was also a key player for the Algerian national team that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bennacer signed for Arsenal in 2015 but only made one appearance for the first team in the League Cup before being sold to Empoli in 2019 for €1m.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Bennacer: French clubs are interested in me

Ismael Bennacer claims that clubs from France and Spain are interested in him but he'll discuss his future with Arsenal at the end of the season.
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Loan watch: Bennacer screamer, Toral goal & more

It was a better start to the weekend for Arsenal's loanees in action across Friday and Saturday's range of European fixtures.
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Loan watch: Akpom and Toral disappoint, clean sheets and more

Across Friday and Saturday's fixtures, seven Arsenal loan players featured at some stage.

Bennacer: Wenger told me he was counting on me

Ismael Bennacer is enjoying his time out on loan so much that he wants to do it again next season even though Arsene Wenger told him he was ‘counting on him’.
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Big win, big defeat: Arsenal loanees in Friday action

Four Arsenal loanees’ teams were in action on Friday night.
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Loan watch – 4 out of 6 in action on Friday

Six Arsenal loanees' teams were in action on Friday night. Here is a brief overview of how they got on
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Loan watch: Toral’s first goal, Macey clean sheet and more

Eight players were in action across European competition during Friday and Saturday's round of fixtures, with mixed success.
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Mixed results for Arsenal loanees in Friday fixtures

It was a mixed bag for the Arsenal players whose loan clubs were in action on Friday night

Bennacer’s place at risk after managerial change

Ismael Bennacer was not included in the Tours side that lost, 4-2, away to Strasbourg in Ligue 2.
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Mavididi hailed by Charlton fans despite defeat

Stephy Mavididi played the full 90 minutes for Charlton Athletic as they lost at home to Oxford United but the Arsenal man came close to scoring a number of times for the League One side and was hailed by fans.

Bennacer provides ‘superb inspiration’ but can’t stop thrilling defeat

Ismael Bennacer player the full 90 minutes as his Tours side lost 3-2 at Bourg-en-Bresse on Friday night in a proper see-saw game and was integral in winning a penalty.
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Loan watch: Bola and Macey start, Zelalem scores and more

All but one of the players out on-loan featured for their respective sides in Friday and Saturday's round of fixtures across Europe with varying success and minutes scattered.
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Loan watch: Assists for Crowley and Toral, Zelalem and others get debuts

There were starts for a few of Arsenal's players out on-loan during Friday and Saturday's fixtures across Europe, with contrasting results.
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All Arsenal’s loans – who and where

Arsenal sent another batch of players out on loan during the January transfer window making that 19 in total.

Arsenal’s transfer window – How was it for you?

Just as promised, Arsenal made no additions to their first team squad during the January transfer window.

Official: Bennacer joins Tours on loan

Ismael Bennacer has joined Tours on loan until the end of the season.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Ismael Bennacer on verge of move to France

Ismael Bennacer is said to be closed to a move to Tours in the French second division on loan until the end of the season.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Wenger – This Arsenal youngster isn’t spectacular but…

Arsene Wenger has used this week’s programme notes to speak about Ismael Bennacer, the Arsenal youngster who got a surprise call-up to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Profile: Ismael Bennacer

Fresh after receiving a call-up to join the Algeria squad ahead of this year's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon, here is a profile of the 19-year-old midfielder and why you should keep an eye on him in future.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Bennacer gets Africa Cup of Nations callup

Ismael Bennacer has received an international callup for Algeria to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations after another player withdrew because of injury.
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Watch: Bennacer’s superb assist against Derby

Arsenal's u23s beat Derby's 2-1 on Friday afternoon.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Learning from Ozil, Bennacer linked with potential loan switch

According to a recent report in Algeria, a whole host of clubs across three European countries are interested in signing Arsenal's talented central midfielder Ismael Bennacer on a possible loan deal.

Bennacer eager to learn from Mahrez and Slimani

While away training with the Algeria national team, youngster Ismael Bennacer admitted that he wants to learn from Leicester City stars, Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani.
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Bennacer ‘proud’ to represent Algeria

18-year-old Ismaël Bennacer is currently away training with Algeria, something he says he's immensely proud of.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Bennacer declares for Algeria

Ishmael Bennacer has opted to represent Algeria, the country of his mother.

Numbers suggest Arsenal now more willing to spend on agent fees

Despite only signing Petr Čech as a senior player in the summer, Arsenal have seen spending on agent fees more than double over the...

Wenger: None of the young players are ready for this level

Four Arsenal players made their debut against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night, as the Gunners lost 3-0 to the Championship side. Alex Iwobi and Glen...

Young Frenchman feels Wenger’s trust

by Lewis Ambrose 17 year-old Ismael Bennacer rejected interest from Manchester City to sign a five year deal for Arsenal, and has now explained why...

French midfielder to join Ajax starlet

by Lewis Ambrose A few days ago we reported that Arsenal were close to the signing of Ajax teenager Donyell Malen, and now a French...