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. The Belgian winger's final appearance for the Gunners came in the Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, where he set up Kai Havertz's early goal in a 1-1 draw before Arsenal lost on penalties.
Trossard's Key Role in Title Win
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. He scored six times in 31 league appearances, including the late winner in a crucial victory over West Ham in May.
Official Statements
"We have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard," read an Arsenal statement. "We will provide a further update once the transfer has been completed." Besiktas said in a statement on their website: "Negotiations have commenced with professional football player Leandro Trossard and his club Arsenal regarding his permanent transfer."
Career at Arsenal
Overall, Trossard played 174 times in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 36 goals. He also represented Belgium at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
