Arsenal agree Leandro Trossard sale to Besiktas after EPL title triumph

Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.

The 31-year-old joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 and became an important member of Mikel Arteta’s squad. Last season, he helped the Gunners end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title, scoring six goals in 31 league appearances, including a dramatic late winner against West Ham in May.

Trossard made his final appearance for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. He provided the assist for Kai Havertz’s early opener in the 1-1 draw before Arsenal were beaten on penalties.

Confirming the deal, Arsenal said: “We have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard.

“We will provide a further update once the transfer has been completed.”

Besiktas also confirmed discussions were underway to finalise the move.

The Turkish club said: “Negotiations have commenced with professional football player Leandro Trossard and his club Arsenal regarding his permanent transfer.”

During his time in north London, Trossard made 174 appearances across all competitions and scored 36 goals.

The Belgium international has also represented his country at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups and is now set to begin a new chapter in the Turkish Super Lig once the transfer is completed.

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