Leandro Trossard’s switch from Arsenal to Besiktas is now official, with the Turkish Super Lig side confirming the Belgian winger on a permanent deal. The move brings the curtain down on a productive three-and-a-half-year spell in north London and sets the wheels in motion for Arsenal’s rebuild on the left flank.
Deal Terms Confirmed
The transfer is worth £17 million in total, split between an initial £15.3 million and a further £1.7 million in performance-related add-ons — a fee structure that has become increasingly common across this summer’s window.
Arsenal’s Farewell Message
Arsenal marked the departure with an official club statement thanking Trossard for his time at the Emirates, noting his arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023 and his overall numbers: 174 appearances, 36 goals and 34 assists across all competitions. The club wished him well for the next stage of his career, closing out what has been a memorable stint on a warm note.
It’s a fitting send-off for a player who became a genuine fan favourite under Mikel Arteta, featuring 174 times in three and a half seasons and contributing 36 goals along the way.
The Numbers Behind Trossard’s Arsenal Legacy
During Arsenal’s title-winning campaign last season, Trossard chipped in with eight goals and 11 assists across 50 appearances in all competitions, as the Gunners also reached the Champions League final.
His goal against West Ham on 10 May stands out as one of the biggest in recent Arsenal history, effectively confirming the title would be heading back to the Emirates. It capped a spell in which Trossard developed a reputation for delivering in big moments — 17 of his 27 Premier League goals for the club either levelled the score or put Arsenal ahead, a tally bettered only by Bukayo Saka since Trossard’s arrival.
Having joined for around £27 million back in January 2023, Arsenal have recouped a healthy return on a 31-year-old entering the final year of his contract — smart business on both sides of the deal.
What This Means for Arsenal’s Left Wing
Trossard’s exit is unlikely to be an isolated move. With Gabriel Martinelli’s contract also running down in the summer of 2027, Arsenal could realistically enter next season with an almost entirely reshaped set of options on the left.
Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers remains Arsenal’s priority target, while PSG’s Bradley Barcola has also emerged as a serious alternative. Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis continues to be tracked too, with a deal for him expected to cost around £34 million — a figure that would make him the most expensive sale in Belgian Pro League history.
With the World Cup drawing to a close, Arsenal’s business is starting to take shape. Trossard’s confirmed exit is the first major domino to fall this summer — expect more left-wing developments soon.
Quick Facts: Trossard to Besiktas
- Status: Deal confirmed and completed
- Transfer fee: £17m (£15.3m guaranteed + £1.7m add-ons)
- Arsenal career: 174 appearances, 36 goals, 34 assists (Jan 2023 – July 2026)
- Original transfer fee to Arsenal: ~£27m from Brighton & Hove Albion
- Arsenal’s left-wing targets: Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, Christos Tzolis (~£34m)
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