AC Milan have parted ways ​with midfielder Ismael Bennacer, ‌the Serie A club ​have announced, ending ⁠the Algeria international’s seven-year stay at San Siro.

The ‌28-year-old midfielder, who joined Milan from ‌Empoli in 2019, ‌has ⁠had spells on ⁠loan at Olympique de Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb after being ​sidelined by ‌persistent knee injuries.

“AC Milan can confirm the termination of Ismael Bennacer’s ‌contract by mutual ​consent,” the club said in a ⁠brief statement on Friday. “The Club would like to ‌wish him all the best for the future.”

Bennacer made 137 Serie A appearances for Milan, playing a ‌central role in their ​2021-22 Scudetto triumph, but has struggled with ⁠fitness issues and last ⁠played a competitive match for the ‌Italian side in 2024.