Arsenal selling Belgium winger Trossard to Besiktas as first of title-winning squad to leave
- On Monday, Besiktas reached a full agreement with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard, with the 31-year-old traveling to Istanbul on Tuesday for his medical and contract signing. Fabrizio Romano reported the player accepted the offer after the Turkish club pursued the deal for a full year.
- The transfer involves a £20m agreement, with £18m due upfront and £2m in potential add-ons. Trossard will sign a three-year deal with the club, which includes an option for a fourth year.
- Besiktas is considering a signing ceremony at their home ground on Thursday, while the forward will earn a salary of around £7m per year. Turkish outlet Ortacizgi reported Trossard is set to arrive at around 8:30pm local time.
- Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal may now accelerate their pursuit of Christos Tzolis of Club Brugge following Trossard's departure. The club is also targeting a big-money wide option, with Morgan Rogers reportedly being a priority.
- The deal was initially paused while Trossard competed at the World Cup with Belgium, delaying negotiations throughout the tournament. Discussions accelerated following Belgium's elimination, allowing the transfer process to conclude rapidly.
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Leandro Trossard, attacking Belgium, leaves the champion of England and signs to Besiktas, announced this Tuesday the club of Arsenal.
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Arsenal agree Trossard fee for Beskitas switch
"We have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard," Arsenal said in a statement. The 31-year-old forward been given permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical. Besiktas confirmed the club "have initiated transfer negotiations, (Trossard) will arrive in Istanbul this evening to undergo medical examinations and complete the transfer process". Trossard joined Arsenal in January 2023 from Brighton …
[Official] Will it be a gain or a loss for Oh Hyun-kyu? Besiktas makes surprise signing of Belgian national team striker Trossard... Agreed to pay a total of 20 million euros to Arsenal. Sports Chosun Reporter No Joo-hwan. Belgian national team striker Leandro Trossard has transferred from EPL club Arsenal to Turkish club Besiktas. European football transfer expert Fabre
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