Arsenal is closing in on a deal to sell Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas for €20 million, a move that could trigger further squad departures and reshape the North London club’s attacking lineup.
The deal, which reportedly comprises an €18 million fixed fee plus €2 million in performance-related add-ons, has progressed significantly in recent days. Personal terms between Trossard and Besiktas remain unresolved, with the Belgian forward expected to wait until after the 2026 World Cup before finalizing his next chapter.
The money behind the moves
Trossard joined Arsenal in January 2023 and signed a contract extension in August 2025 that included a notable pay rise, pushing his deal through 2027. Selling him now, with one year left after this coming season, represents Arsenal extracting value before that contract leverage evaporates entirely.
Reports suggest up to four Arsenal players could depart this summer, with Trossard’s exit potentially unlocking funds for multiple new attacking signings. No specific incoming players have been named despite hints in reports.
