In search of a reinforcement in midfield, Olympique Marseille has acted discreetly in the last days of the market to ensure Ismael Bennacer (27 years), already followed last summer. This time, the French club managed to convince Milan to let the Algerian midfielder leave, enthusiastic about the idea of dressing the OM shirt.
Yesterday, the Marseille club made official the purchase of the player with the formula of the onerous loan of 1 million euros, with the right of redemption set at 12 million euros, plus further 3 million bonuses. A little while ago, Bennacer arrived in Marseille, where he was warmly welcomed by the fans. Upon leaving the airport, the supporters of the OM have reserved a real party, singing choirs in his honor and turning on smoke bombs. Among the songs, the classic “One, two, three, lives the Algérie!”, In homage to the origins of the midfielder.
After granting the photographers and fans present, Bennacer is ready to start his new adventure with the Olympique Marseille shirt.
⚽ Les images of the arrival of Ismaël Bennacer, the Nouveau Joueur de l’o om, à l’Aéroport de marignane pic.twitter.com/1ipxgcngv7
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