Besiktas have agreed a deal with Arsenal for winger Leandro Trossard, the north London club have announced.
The 31-year-old is set travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and complete his move to the Turkish Super Lig side.
Sources told ESPN that the fee for the Belgian international is £17 million ($22.8 million) — £15.3m ($20.5m) plus £1.7m ($2.2m) in add-ons
Trossard, who was a regular for the Premier League champions had one year left on his contract with Arsenal but has ultimately decided to move away as the Gunners look to expand on a title-winning season and push for a Champions League trophy.
The forward was a part of the Belgium side that reached the World Cup quarterfinals, starting all six games and scoring twice.
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Trossard made 50 appearances for Arsenal last season after joining from Brighton in 2023.
During his 3 and a half year stint with the club he made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals.
His last goal for Arsenal was a crucial late winner against West Ham during the run-in, which proved pivotal in the Gunner’s title triumph.
