Full Breakdown
Arsenal and Besiktas Finalise Leandro Trossard Transfer
7/15/2026, 12:09:23 AM
Core Event
Arsenal announced on 14 July 2026 that they have reached an agreement with Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Belgium forward Leandro Trossard. The deal is valued at approximately £17 million (about €18 million) plus add-ons of £1.7 million (? €2 million). Trossard, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul for a medical before the move is completed.
Background & Context
Trossard joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 for a reported £21 million plus add-ons. He made 174 appearances, scoring 36 goals and providing 34 assists, and was a key figure in Arsenal’s 2022-23 Premier League title – the club’s first in 22 years. He featured in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, setting up Kai Havertz’s opening goal. Internationally, Trossard started all six matches for Belgium at the 2022 World Cup and again at the 2026 tournament, scoring twice as Belgium reached the quarter-finals.
Data & Statistics
- Arsenal appearances: 174 (all competitions)
- Goals for Arsenal: 36
- Assists for Arsenal: 34
- 2022-23 league record: 6 goals in 31 Premier League matches, including the late winner against West Ham that secured the title race.
- Transfer fee: £15.3 million (? €18 million) base fee plus £1.7 million (? €2 million) in performance-related add-ons, reported as a total of about £17 million.
Official Statements & Responses
Arsenal issued a social-media post confirming the agreement and pledging further updates once the transfer is finalised. Besiktas released a statement on its website announcing that negotiations with Arsenal and Trossard had commenced. Both clubs have refrained from commenting on personal-terms negotiations or the exact timing of the medical.
Criticism & Opposition
No public criticism or opposition to the transfer has been reported in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on a total fee of roughly £17 million, but the breakdown varies slightly: some cite a base fee of £15.3 million with £1.7 million in add-ons, while others present the amount as €18 million plus €2 million in add-ons. No source provides details on the specific conditions attached to the add-ons, and personal-terms with the player remain unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard.” — Arsenal, social-media post
- “We will provide a further update once the transfer has been completed.” — Arsenal, social-media post
- “Negotiations have commenced with professional football player Leandro Trossard and his club Arsenal regarding his permanent transfer.” — Besiktas, website statement
- “Advertisement Advertisement “Besiktas and Arsenal both confirm an agreement for Leandro Trossard.” — Ben Jacobs, transfer expert (as reported)
- “We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard.” — Arsenal, club announcement
What’s Next
Both clubs expect Trossard to complete his medical in Istanbul in the coming days, after which the transfer will be formally registered with the relevant football authorities. Arsenal will subsequently address the left-wing vacancy created by his departure ahead of the new season.
