Leandro Trossard Completes Move from Arsenal to Besiktas

Leandro Trossard’s time in north London is over. The Belgian winger has completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Besiktas, sealing a switch to the Turkish Super Lig for a reported £15.3 million fee.

At 31, Trossard leaves the Emirates with a medal cabinet finally reflecting his influence. He arrived from Brighton in January 2023 as a clever, versatile forward; he departs as part of the squad that dragged Arsenal back to the summit of English football, ending a Premier League title drought that had stretched for more than two decades.

Across all competitions, Trossard pulled on the Arsenal shirt 174 times. He scored 36 goals and laid on 34 assists, numbers that underline a player who rarely grabbed the loudest headlines but consistently altered games in the final third. His movement between the lines, his knack for drifting into dangerous pockets, and his ability to finish with either foot made him a trusted piece in Mikel Arteta’s attacking puzzle.

He arrived as a seasoned Premier League performer. He leaves as a World Cup winger who featured for Belgium at the 2026 tournament and as a champion of England.

Arsenal marked his exit with a note of appreciation, thanking “Leo” for his contribution and wishing him well in the next stage of his career. It was a simple message, but one that matched his time at the club: efficient, effective, without fuss.

For Besiktas, this is a statement move. They are not just signing a wide player; they are bringing in a title-winning forward with proven output at the highest level and the experience of navigating pressure nights in both domestic and international football.

For Arsenal, it is another sign of a squad evolving after finally reclaiming the Premier League crown. For Trossard, it is a fresh challenge in Istanbul, a new league, a new rhythm — and one more chance to show that his knack for decisive moments travels well.