Ndidi gets Saudi option amid Besiktas uncertainty

Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles midfielder, is poised to depart Besiktas this summer after just one season with the Turkish club, according to reports. Ndidi joined Besiktas from Leicester City last summer for an €8 million deal, but speculation about his future emerged during the January transfer window.

Following a disappointing season for the club, Besiktas has parted ways with coach Sergen Yalçın and appointed Vincenzo Italiano as his replacement. Reports suggest Ndidi does not fit into the new manager's tactical plans, intensifying speculation about his exit. The club is reportedly willing to move him on and is pursuing a new defensive midfielder.

A move to the Saudi Pro League is considered the most probable destination for the 29-year-old Nigerian midfielder. Despite having two years left on his contract, there has been no concrete interest from European clubs. A previous link to Manchester United has failed to materialize and now appears unlikely.

Besiktas is reportedly prepared to sell Ndidi for a fee exceeding €10 million, aiming to profit from the initial €8 million investment. While Ndidi made significant contributions in his debut season, the club's poor performance and managerial change have cast doubt on his future. Saudi Arabian clubs are closely monitoring the situation as they seek to strengthen their squads with experienced international players.