Interviewed by RMC Sport, AC Milan and Algerian NT playmaking midfielder Ismaël Bennacer (22) stated: "Before choosing which club to sign for, I wanted to fulfil my African Cup course. AC Milan wanted to seal the deal before it was over, and we came to terms just ahead of the final match. I had had some talks with Lyon. They showed me a nice plan, I liked it. I met Florian Maurice; then, when Sylvinho and Juninho took over, there was no follow-up. On the other hand, both Rossoneri head coach and exec room members made clear they wanted me in. Playing alongside Ibrahimovic? I never got to play together with such a champion. And he is incredibly demanding. If I serve him the ball, and he fails to control it, turns out it's my fault...(laughing, Editor's Note)".
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