Arsenal and Turkish club Besiktas have agreed on the transfer of Belgian winger Leandro Trossard, with the player given permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical examination ahead of finalizing the move [1, 2, 3].
The 31-year-old joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023. Over three and a half years, he made 174 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners and scored 36 goals [1, 2, 4, 3, 5]. Trossard signed a contract running until 2027, but Arsenal has decided to transfer him with one year remaining on his deal [1, 2, 3, 5].
He was a key figure in Arsenal’s 2025-26 Premier League title-winning campaign. Trossard contributed six goals and six assists in 31 league appearances as Arsenal secured the title [2, 4, 3]. He also featured in Arsenal’s 2026 Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain [1, 4].
Internationally, Trossard has represented Belgium in the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. In the 2026 tournament, he started all six of Belgium’s games and scored two goals [1, 4, 5].
Besiktas issued a statement confirming negotiations with Trossard and Arsenal regarding his permanent transfer, signaling the importance of the signing for the Turkish club [1]. Arsenal also confirmed reaching an agreement and said it would provide further updates once the transfer is completed [4].
The reported transfer fee is approximately £17 million (about $23 million) [2, 3, 5].
Trossard’s medical in Istanbul will determine the finalization of the transfer. The transfer is expected to conclude soon after, ahead of the new season.
