According to media reports in Italy that the club Milan closed the deal of Algerian Ismail Bensar, and awaits the end of the African Nations Cup for the official announcement.

Milan have reportedly reached an agreement with Empoli to sign up for the Algerian national team in Africa.

The player, who grew up in Arsenal, agreed to sign a five-year contract with AC Milan for an annual salary of 1.5 million euros.

He is expected to pass the medical examination with his new club next week.

Benasir is one of the African nation's ongoing discoveries in Egypt and has been widely praised for his role in coach Gamal Belmadi's plans.

Banasir is crowned the best player of two matches and will be preparing for Algeria's final in the continental final against Senegal on Friday.