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Arsenal agrees Besiktas deal for Trossard transfer

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  • Arsenal has agreed to transfer Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas.
  • Trossard, 31, will travel to Istanbul for a medical and to finalize the move, subject to completion of formalities.
  • The transfer fee has been agreed upon, marking the end of Trossard's spell at Arsenal after joining in January 2023.

Arsenal has reached an agreement with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Belgian forward Leandro Trossard, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

Trossard, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his move. The transfer fee has been agreed upon, and further announcements will be made once the process is finalized.

We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard.

— ArsenalOfficial confirmation of the transfer agreement between Arsenal and Besiktas.

The move is expected to conclude Trossard's time at Arsenal, where he arrived in January 2023 from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £27 million deal. During his tenure, Trossard became a Premier League champion, helping the Gunners secure their first English top-flight title in 22 years last season. He also contributed to winning the FA Community Shield in 2023 and played a significant role in the club's run to the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final.

With a transfer fee agreed, Leo, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his move to the Turkish Super Lig club.

— ArsenalDetails regarding the next steps in Leandro Trossard's transfer process.

Internationally, Trossard was a standout performer for Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice in the group stage as the Red Devils advanced to the quarterfinals. Belgium was ultimately eliminated by the eventual finalists, Spain.

Besiktas acknowledged Trossard's arrival with a photo release on their website, captioned, "Leandro Trossard arrives in Istanbul."

Leandro Trossard arrives in Istanbul.

— BesiktasBesiktas acknowledging the arrival of the player.
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