Germanijak reports that Dinamo has not completely abandoned their interest in Ismaël Bennacer, but a potential transfer is described as being a distant possibility. The transfer reportedly depends on Milan's intentions, the financial framework, and Dinamo's ability to manage it. It is said that Bennacer's willingness to stay is the least problematic aspect.

Ismaël Bennacer's loan at Dinamo Zagreb has concluded, and he is going back to Milan. There is discussion that he might return to Dinamo Zagreb if specific conditions are fulfilled. Bennacer is in the final year of his contract with Milan, with a salary exceeding four million euros per year. Corriere dello Sport reports that Milan is experiencing financial pressure because they did not receive 60 million euros from the Champions League, and that reducing costs is a priority. A mutual termination of the contract between Milan and Bennacer is one potential option. This could enable Dinamo Zagreb to try to sign him on a permanent basis, but only on the condition that Bennacer accepts significantly lower financial terms. It is stated that Dinamo Zagreb and Zvonimir Boban have not abandoned their interest in Bennacer and might try to acquire him if the situation allows, although no definitive agreement exists at present.

Nicolo Schira reported that Dinamo has not decided to exercise the purchase option for the loaned player Ismael Bennacer.

According to Index.hr, Dinamo will not exercise the 15 million euro buy option for Ismaël Bennacer. Bennacer will return to Milan in June.

According to Index.hr, Dinamo's stance regarding Ismaël Bennacer has undergone a significant change in recent weeks, after the club had initially considered buying out his contract. This change is attributed to Bennacer's physical condition, his frequent injuries since his arrival, and a contribution on the field that was lower than anticipated. Despite being the team's highest-paid player, Dinamo is now hesitant to invest a substantial sum in a permanent transfer that has the potential to set a new club record. This decision is also affected by the strong performance of other players during his absence, which diminishes the necessity of retaining him.

Germanijak reports on the ongoing discussion regarding a possible permanent transfer for Ismaël Bennacer to Dinamo from Milan. It is questioned whether Dinamo will seek his permanent signing due to his frequent injuries. The report states that Bennacer will cost the club approximately two million euros for this season. There is concern about his value for money considering his injury history and limited playing time. A possibility remains that Dinamo might pay a large sum to acquire Bennacer permanently, but his injuries create uncertainty.

Dinamo Zagreb covers approximately one third of Ismael Bennacer's salary, which is about 800,000 euros, and this makes him the highest-paid player at the club.

According to Sportske Novosti, Dinamo brought Ismaël Bennacer on loan from Milan with an obligation to pay part of his salary, which is around one million euros plus commission, and with the possibility of a buyout. Bennacer joined Dinamo after having two operations and other injuries over the past two and a half years, missing more than 50 matches for Milan. He has played in 12 out of a possible 36 matches for Dinamo, scoring one goal and providing two assists. During the Africa Cup of Nations in early January 2026, Bennacer injured his hamstring against DR Congo, and then injured his left hamstring at the start of the spring HNL season against Osijek. He has not been in the squad since January 25. Dinamo allowed him to do part of his treatment in Doha. The club stated that Bennacer is currently at the Aspire clinic there. The decision was made in agreement with the Algerian Football Federation, and Bennacer is covering the costs himself. The club expects his rehabilitation to finish soon and for him to return to Zagreb on Tuesday, with plans for him to be available for selection after the match against Hajduk.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan no longer counts on Ismael Bennacer and that Dinamo has an option to buy his contract. Writing in Gazzetta dello Sport, A. Gozzini claims Bennacer is no longer part of Milan's project, a situation that could have prompted Dinamo Zagreb, led by Zvone Boban, to keep him for €10 million. Bennacer made 12 appearances and scored one goal before he sustained a muscle injury while playing for the national team at the Africa Cup of Nations. Based on earlier reports citing Italian sources, it is mentioned that Dinamo will be much more cautious in evaluating Bennacer due to his injury.

Dinamo holds a first option to purchase Ismaël Bennacer for approximately 10 million euros. Local media report that Dinamo was prepared to activate the 10 million euro clause. According to Football Italia, Bennacer's injury could be a significant problem for Milan, as the injury's timing was very poor. Boban said he would like to keep Bennacer.

Sportske Novosti reports that Ismaël Bennacer is now on the list for the European competition phase because he arrived at Dinamo after the first registration deadline.

Boban said that it would be difficult, but not impossible, for Bennacer to stay at Dinamo, adding that everything depends on Bennacer's performance in the remainder of the season. In response to a question about the buyout clause, Boban said he does not know and does not have that information, but he emphasized that this is the last year of Bennacer's contract. Boban stated that Ismaël came to Dinamo for a third of his salary, which was a large financial reduction. He said that Bennacer has a net salary of four million in Milan, noting that this is not a secret as this data is available in the Italian league.

Germanijak reports there is speculation that Dinamo may attempt to keep Ismaël Bennacer permanently after his loan spell. The report suggests Zvonimir Boban could negotiate a transfer with Milan for a fee lower than the unofficially mentioned buyout clause of nine to twelve million euros. The basic condition for negotiations with Milan is stated to be Bennacer's desire to stay at Dinamo. It is also suggested that the arrival of Ayoub Abdallah Makhfaoui could be part of a package to persuade Bennacer to remain.

Ismael Bennacer is at Dinamo on loan with an option to buy for 12 million euros. According to unofficial information, the amount is approximately three to four million euros lower. Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Bennacer's situation at Dinamo.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ismaël Bennacer is on loan at Dinamo from Milan, and the loan includes an option to buy for 12 million euros. His contract is valued at several million euros per year. It is possible that Bennacer could return to San Siro in the summer if Dinamo determines that the 12 million euro package combined with his high salary is excessive. Each good performance at Dinamo also creates the possibility of a sale to wealthier leagues, such as the Premier League or leagues in the Middle East.

According to Index.hr, Ismael Bennacer is on loan at Dinamo from Milan with a buy option of 12 million euros. Bennacer's loan to Dinamo lasts until the end of the season. He is not eligible to play in the Europa League due to not being registered. His contract with Milan continues for another two years.

Joško Jeličić commented on the arrival of Ismaël Bennacer on loan from Milan to Dinamo Zagreb, calling it unbelievable and a big gain for both Dinamo and the league. He credited Boban for making the transfer possible and described Bennacer as happy with the conditions in the city and well-suited to make an impact at Dinamo.

Milan's Bennacer, who has made nearly 180 appearances for the club and around 50 for Algeria, has moved to Dinamo. The transfer is regarded as a significant achievement for Dinamo and was facilitated by Zvonimir Boban's influence, despite the player's recent injury issues.

Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer, aged 27, has joined Dinamo Zagreb on a season-long loan from AC Milan. The agreement includes an option for Dinamo Zagreb to make the transfer permanent, with a buyout clause set at €10 million. There is no initial transfer fee associated with the loan. Dinamo Zagreb will cover 40 percent of Bennacer's current salary, while AC Milan will pay the remaining 60 percent. Bennacer's contract with AC Milan remains valid until June 2027, and his market value is estimated at €15 million by Transfermarkt. The transfer was finalized after several clubs, including Olympique Marseille and Juventus, showed interest in the player.