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Leandro Trossard Nears Transfer from Arsenal to Besiktas
7/4/2026, 8:36:40 PM
Transfer Deal Overview
Arsenal and Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas have reached an agreement on a €20 million (£17 million) transfer for Belgian forward Leandro Trossard. The structure includes a €18 million base fee plus €2 million in add-ons. The deal remains subject to personal terms, a medical, and the conclusion of Belgium’s World Cup.
Recent Form and Arsenal Contributions
During the 2025-26 season, Trossard made 50 appearances for Arsenal, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists, including a decisive winner at West Ham. He arrived at Arsenal in January 2023 from Brighton & Hove Albion for £27 million, after earlier spells in Belgium. In 2023-24 he recorded 16 goals across the Premier League and Champions League. At the 2026 World Cup he started all four Belgian matches, netting twice in a 5-1 win over New Zealand and assisting the 89th-minute equaliser in the 3-2 comeback against Senegal.
Financial Terms and Contract Negotiations
Sources differ on salary. One report cites Besiktas’s offer of a net €7 million annual salary on a three-year contract, while Trossard’s camp seeks a four-year deal at €10 million net per season. Another source mentions potential wages of up to €9 million, without specifying net or gross terms. The transfer fee is consistently €20 million, with €2 million in add-ons noted by the New York Times. Trossard’s Arsenal contract expires in 2027, leaving one year remaining.
Club Strategies and Rationale
Besiktas have placed Trossard at the top of their summer shortlist as part of a squad overhaul after a disappointing domestic season, aiming to strengthen the attack for 2026-27 and to contend for domestic titles and European competition. Arsenal, in the final year of his contract, view the sale as a way to secure a fee rather than risk a free-transfer departure.
Official Statements & Responses
Arsenal are open to sanctioning Trossard’s departure, noting his contract status and the €20 million fee. Besiktas officials say personal terms are “close to resolution” and the club is ready to finalize the transfer after the World Cup.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Salary: €7 million net (three-year offer) vs €10 million net (four-year demand) vs €9 million total wages cited elsewhere.
- Contract length: three-year proposal vs four-year request.
- Add-ons: €2 million specified by one source; other reports refer only to performance-related add-ons.
- Timing: All sources agree the transfer cannot be completed until after Belgium’s World Cup run, but the exact post-tournament timeline is unspecified.
Upcoming Steps
After Belgium’s World Cup exit, negotiations will focus on salary and contract length. Once agreed, Trossard will undergo a medical and sign paperwork. Arsenal will allocate the fee to summer signings, while Besiktas will integrate him into 2026-27 preparations.
