Milan, Maldini’s confidence grows for Bennacer’s renewal: here’s what’s missing to close | First page

Geometries, balance and dynamism: with these characteristics Ismael Bennacer has taken over Milan and has become an essential strength. Because there is a Devil organized and logical with the Algerian on the pitch and an irrational one without. Pioli had indicated him as a possible surprise at the beginning of the season and he wasn’t wrong because Ismael is the player who has raised his level the most among the Rossoneri ranks. A growth that Maldini and Massara intend to enhance both from an economic point of view (with a substantial increase in salary) and from a planning point of view (with an extension of at least two seasons). ENCOURAGING SIGNS- The match for Bennacer’s renewal with Milan began last January when the signing seemed almost a formality with lots of preparations on the way. Then the player, advised by his agent, took time for two reasons: to understand if offers could arrive from the top English clubs and the real intentions of the new ownership. The parties have always remained in contact and encouraging signs have arrived in the last few days: the agreement is not yet total but there are grounds for reaching it soon. Perhaps as early as the next meeting scheduled at the break with agent Sissoko (with whom Adli’s future will also be discussed). Milan are oriented towards 4.5 million euros per season plus bonuses compared to the current 1.6, a new proposal not far from the request. Some details will then have to be resolved, such as the one relating to the 50 million release clause. In Maldini’s plans there would be a clear desire to close the case in December and the sensations are positive. Until the next meeting…