[Saba Sports News] On July 14, Turkish‑Süper Lig side Beşiktaş released a statement confirming it was in talks over a transfer for Leandro Trossard. In fact, the Belgian international forward has flown to Turkey and will sign his contract once he passes his medical examination. Arsenal later announced they had reached an agreement with Beşiktaş for Trossard’s transfer.
As previously revealed by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, the overall transfer fee amounts to €20 million, consisting of a fixed‑payment part of €18 million plus €2‑million in add‑ons. The 31‑year‑old forward joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 for a £20‑million fixed fee plus performance‑related bonuses.
During his three‑and‑a‑half‑year spell with the Gunners, Trossard turned out 174 times across all club‑level competitions and scored 36 goals, emerging as a dependable option down Arsenal’s left‑hand side. He played a key part in Arsenal’s Premier League title‑winning campaign last season. With 6 goals and 6 assists from 31 league appearances, he was tied with Bukayo Saka for the second‑highest goal‑involvement tally within the squad.
In my opinion, Trossard’s move from Arsenal to Beşiktaş is a pragmatic decision for the 31‑year‑old entering the final year of his contract, as he chases regular‑starting opportunities and higher wages. For Arsenal, this deal lets the club cut losses promptly and recoup transfer funds, while Beşiktaş has made a shrewd low‑cost signing to strengthen its immediate first‑team strength.