Arsenal have confirmed that Leandro Trossard is set to join Turkish giants Besiktas in a £17 million deal, bringing the Belgian forward’s three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium to an end.
The 31-year-old has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical after Arsenal reached an agreement with the Turkish Super Lig club.
The transfer is worth an initial £15.3 million, with a further £1.7 million in performance-related add-ons.
“We have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard,” Arsenal said in a statement.
Besiktas also confirmed the move, announcing that transfer negotiations had begun.
“We have initiated transfer negotiations. Leandro Trossard will arrive in Istanbul this evening to undergo medical examinations and complete the transfer process,” the club said.
Successful spell at Arsenal
Trossard joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023 in a deal worth £21 million plus add-ons and quickly became an important player under manager Mikel Arteta.
The Belgian made 174 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 36 goals, and played a key role in helping Arsenal win the Premier League title last season while also reaching the UEFA Champions League final, where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain.
During Arsenal’s title-winning campaign, Trossard contributed eight goals and 11 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions.
World Cup boost before transfer
Trossard heads to Turkey after helping Belgium reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, scoring twice during the tournament before their elimination.
His move comes as Besiktas continue to strengthen their squad under new manager Vincenzo Italiano, who took charge in June as the Black Eagles look to reclaim the Turkish Super Lig title for the first time since 2021.
The Belgian forward is expected to complete his medical in Istanbul before officially
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