Leandro Trossard set for Besiktas move after Arsenal agree deal with Turkish side
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Arsenal have agreed a deal with Besiktas for the transfer of Belgian forward Leandro Trossard, who is set to move to the Turkish Super Lig.
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Attributed to original sourceWinger to depart after three and a half seasons at club
Trossard played 174 times and scored 36 goals for Arsenal
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, paving the way for the 31-year-old to depart the club after three-and-a-half years.
Trossard, who moved to Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023, played a key role in helping Mikel Arteta’s side end a 22-year wait for the Premier League title last season, scoring six times in 31 league appearances, including the late winner in a crucial victory over West Ham in May.
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What happened
Arsenal and Besiktas have reached an agreement for the transfer of Leandro Trossard, with the Belgian winger/forward set to depart the Premier League for the Turkish Super Lig. Trossard, who joined Arsenal in January 2023, had been a useful squad contributor but appears to have fallen out of the regular starting picture. The move frees up wages and squad space for Arsenal while giving Besiktas a high-profile European addition. The transfer is reported as agreed, with personal terms expected to be finalized shortly.
Chance analysis
Trossard's exit signals Arsenal's continued squad reshaping as Mikel Arteta trims depth for players who don't fit the preferred tactical mold. For Besiktas, acquiring a proven Premier League attacker of Trossard's quality is a significant statement signing for the Turkish Super Lig. Arsenal lose a versatile forward option but gain financial flexibility heading into the new season.
Arsenal lose a versatile squad attacker but recoup a fee; Besiktas gain a high-caliber European forward ahead of the Turkish season.
Arsenal lose a squad attacking option; factor in reduced depth on the wings for early-season Premier League predictions.