Dinamo Zagreb Bolsters Squad: Ismaël Bennacer Joins on Loan from AC Milan

247sports.news Sports Desk – With the Croatian transfer window still open until September 6, Dinamo Zagreb has reinforced its squad by securing the loan services of midfielder Ismaël Bennacer from AC Milan.

Bennacer’s Impressive Career

“The 27-year-old midfielder, who is now the most valuable professional in the Croatian Supersport HNL, was acquired by Milan in 2019 for a fee of €17.2 million,” explained our sports analyst. “In his time at Milan, Bennacer wore the Rossoneri jersey 178 times and contributed to 20 goals.”

Loan History and Market Value Fluctuation

Last season, Bennacer’s playing time was significantly reduced, leading to a loan move to Olympique Marseille during the second half of the season. Despite playing 12 matches, he managed to register two assists for his team. Prior to his transfer to Milan, Bennacer’s market value peaked at €40 million in June 2023. However, a series of devaluations over the following year and a half brought his market value down to €14 million. His loan to OM saw a reevaluation of his market value, which reached €15 million.

Transfer Impact on Dinamo Zagreb

Bennacer’s loan to Dinamo Zagreb comes with a purchase option, which could significantly impact the Croatian club’s transfer market. With this move, Dinamo Zagreb’s squad value has increased from €55.4 million to €70.4 million.

Ismaël Bennacer’s Achievements

• African Cup of Nations (2019): Bennacer was a crucial member of the Algerian team that won the African Cup of Nations in 2019 and was named the tournament’s best player.
• Market Value Shift: Bennacer previously held the record for the most valuable player in the Croatian league, displacing Toni Fruk from HNK Rijeka.

Dinamo Zagreb’s European Ambitions

Dinamo Zagreb’s acquisition of Ismaël Bennacer signals their ambition to make a strong run in this season’s Europa League. With Bennacer’s dynamic midfield play and experience in winning major tournaments, Zagreb fans have reason to be excited about the upcoming campaign.