Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard is reportedly set to fly to Istanbul next Wednesday to complete his €20 million move to Besiktas.
The Belgian national team has just finished playing in the 2026 World Cup after being eliminated by Spain yesterday.
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However, it is understood that things have been in the works regarding Trossard joining Besiktas for some time, and it appears that this should allow things to move forward a bit more quickly in terms of deciding his future.
According to Turkish source Herb Kartari, Trossard is currently closing in on a €20m transfer, with the 31-year-old set to sign a deal worth €9m a year.
The above post was translated as follows: “Next Wednesday, Leandro Trossard will be in Istanbul! Besiktas will pay Arsenal a transfer fee of 20 million euros. Trossard will sign a 3+1 year contract with Besiktas. He will earn 9 million euros a year plus bonuses. ”
Are Arsenal releasing Leandro Trossard too soon?
Trossard may not be getting any younger, but he was still a key player in Arsenal’s bid to win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final in 2025/26.
The former Brighton man scored the all-important winning goal away to West Ham United late on, a game widely seen as cementing the club’s status as title favorites.
Trossard leaves the Emirates Stadium with an impressive 36 goals in 174 games, but finding a young talent to replace him long-term may not be so easy.
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Now may be the right time, as it is probably Arsenal’s last chance to profit from the sale of Trossard, but it is not a risk-free sale.
