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Posted on July 8, 2026 3:00 am | Updated on July 7, 2026 9:30 pm Arsenal agree to sell winger Leandro Trossard to Besiktas.
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The Gunners could be set for another major squad departure this summer. Fresh transfer news reports confirm that Arsenal have reached a formal agreement to sell Leandro Trossard to Turkish giants Besiktas. The North London club is actively restructuring their attacking options before the new domestic campaign begins.
Leandro Trossard set for Turkey after fee agreed
Trossard joined Arsenal to provide vital squad depth and score goals off the bench. He quickly earned a big reputation for scoring crucial, clutch goals at the Emirates Stadium. However, team priorities are shifting as the club now wants to bring younger talent into the wide positions.
As reported by The Sun, the Gunners have accepted a 17.1 million pounds (20 million euros) offer from Besiktas to allow the permanent transfer of the Belgian international. The 31-year-old winger has reportedly agreed to personal terms on a lucrative contract with the Istanbul-based club. As reported by Sports Mole, the move makes complete sense for both sides, as Trossard wanted guaranteed starting minutes that Mikel Arteta could no longer promise for the 2026-27 season. At his age, sitting on the bench for another long year would not help his career or his match fitness.
Leandro Trossard’s stats for Arsenal this season, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 31 6 6
FA Cup 2 0 0
EFL Cup 6 0 1
Champions League 11 4 1
Arsenal tracking younger attacking reinforcements
While an experienced forward prepares to leave, the Gunners are already working behind the scenes to find high-profile replacements. As reported by Football365, Arsenal have launched inquiries for PSG winger Bradley Barcola and Aston Villa standout Morgan Rogers. The club hierarchy prefers a younger profile of attacker who can develop under Arteta’s guidance.
As reported by Yahoo Sports, letting Trossard leave allows the club to free up space on their wage bill to fund these new signings. The Belgian winger proved to be an excellent servant for the club. However, management views this window as the final chance to get a good transfer fee for a player entering the twilight of his career. If they do not sell him now, they risk losing him for a much lower price next year.
End of a successful chapter in North London
If Trossard completes his move to the Super Lig, he will leave behind a highly respected legacy among the Gunners fanbase. He consistently provided great tactical flexibility. He played seamlessly as a left winger, a false nine, and a central attacking midfielder whenever key players picked up injuries.
His departure marks a clear evolution in Arteta’s long-term roster strategy. The Spanish manager is steadily phasing out older squad members to build a more dynamic, energetic attack. This new frontline will be vital to sustain another grueling Premier League title defense. Trossard’s clinical finishing will certainly be missed, but his exit signals the start of a fresh offensive era at the Emirates. The team needs to stay fresh to compete with the very best teams in Europe.
Selling Leandro Trossard for 17.1 million pounds represents very efficient business for the football club. He was an incredibly reliable utility player, but at 31, his market value would only drop over the next year. If Arsenal can successfully redirect these transfer funds toward landing a younger, elite talent like Bradley Barcola, this news will prove to be excellent business.
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