New AC Milan signing Ismael Bennacer has expressed his readiness to fight for the club and admitted he could not resist a move to the San Siro Stadium.
On Sunday, Bennacer joined Marco Giampaolo's side on a five-year deal from league rivals Empoli.
The 21-year-old caught the attention of the Milan outfit after his impressive debut campaign in the Italian top-flight last season, where he notched five assists in 37 league outings.
Although he is missing from the team's pre-season training camp in Cardiff, Bennacer, who is still on break, is buzzing about his environment.
"I'm very happy to be here and to be part of this glorious club,” Bennacer told Milan TV.
“I don't know what to say, except that I'm enthusiastic and honoured to be here.
“Milan are one of the most glorious clubs in the world for their history. When Milan call, you can't say 'no'. You just have to go there!
“I remained patient, trained a lot and now everything is beautiful. I'm very happy. To the fans I say, 'Forza Milan, we're a great team!'
“I'll give my all, I can't wait to get started and I'll make sure I'm 200 percent ready!”
Bennacer had an outstanding summer at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Algeria to win the continental showpiece for the first time since 1990.
His fine performances earned him the Player of the Tournament award in Egypt, a feat he didn't foresee.
“I didn't expect all this success because three years ago I wasn't playing for my national team. It is incredible and I'm very happy" he added.
Penbekluz
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I hope you great season 👍
jepcrsyz
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1,2,3 Viva Algerie 🇩🇿Forza Milan 🇮🇹
RealmadridJuventus7
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bhh
Rekabenrt
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milan lunico gacatore novo
Rekabenrt
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milan gacatore novo
yedbkpruyz
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U have come to the only Club in football history that made an African the world best player (Weah)not even Barca(Eto) or Madrid can boost of their African players same.U can improve a great deal with Milan.Work hard & stay focused & Humble
Zaukmrsyz
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The boy is good in Africa cup of nation
Zaukmrsyz
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good
Colinkong
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He seems to be very good according to highlights.
Fedora
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Never been so excited about a player I know nothing about.
Radionicc
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Haven't been paying too much attention to transfers but I've just seen this guys highlights and cannot wait to see him and Paqueta boss the midfield this season. He looks very confident with the ball and goes hard for 50/50's
collection
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With our recent luck of injuries....I hope this guy knocked on wood after saying this
lopsidede
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Words are cheap. I’m excited for this signing, but I will wait until he plays to form an opinion on how dedicated he is to our club.
teigher
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Finally we sign players that honor our shirt !
xvidoeos
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I like this guy already. I'm also pleased that Correa has chosen Milan, I want players that actually want to be here. Higuain and Bonucci were supposed to be great players but they didn't want to be here and it showed.
Galalook
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Here we go!
blackjust
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Hope he does well.
ready2
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Ismael Bennacer the new rossoneri🔴⚫ Best african african cup player 2019 and african champion
therefore
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This is one of our favourite moves of the summer: there's so much to like about the deal, his skillset, and how it fits into the new Marco Giampaolo style and system.
Postmans
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#AFCON2019 🏆 winner #AFCON2019 MVP #AFCON2019 Best YP #Algeria’s Ismaël Bennacer joins Italian giants AC Milan on a five-year deal.👌🏿
Kristinstucki
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Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer in 2015 moved from Arles to Arsenal 2 Years and 1 first team start, he moved back to Ligue 2 with Tours and proceed to Empoli in Serie B Two Years On, he's an African Champion, AFCON 2019 Best Player and an AC Milan player
Lucesluck
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He was brilliant in the AFCON
ppstreaml
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A midfield trio of Paqueta, Bennacer, Kessie is looking incredibly nice. And with a reinvented suso at the tip of that, oof, can't wait for the possibilities.
iKingstonkiss
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The Jewel of a very unlucky Empoli side and player of the tournament at AFCON... couldn't really ask for a better player at the price we've secured him at. I'm so excited about this season with Giampaolo at the helm; I genuinely believe we can make it top 4.
goola
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Arsenal didn't want to re-sign him which means he is good.
Dynalas
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Seems like a steal
Dirk410
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Welcome Ismael Bennacer!
JamesWalker
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Do your best!
Lexfreson
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Welcome to the best african player in the last cup, forza bennacer, forza milan⚫🔴 🇩🇿💪
Postmanin
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Wanted him at Arsenal... anyways all the best for your future.
Oracleer
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Class player. Very good acquisition from the Rossoneri
bearing
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I pray that AC should come back to their Glory days. Always sad seeing great clubs decline
idiot12
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He’s going to be Serie A signing of the summer isn’t he
Sancheknight
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This is the good signing. He is very good player. Hope he can fit with Milan Giampaolo style quickly
Roerdlizese
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I love a quick signing that comes out of nowhere
Movidas
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Bennacer was superb for Algeria
opportu
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Very good with a very high potential. Africa Cup of Nations 2019 man of the tournament
Fikadeiop
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Good luck