Experienced Forward Leaves Arsenal After Three and a Half Years; Trossard Set to Face Škriniar

Pulse Sports Team 16:37 - 14 July 2026

Belgian footballer Leandro Trossard is departing London's Arsenal for Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul. Both parties have agreed on the transfer of the 31-year-old winger, with Sky Sports reporting a transfer fee of around 20 million euros.

Trossard featured in 50 competitive matches last season, netting eight goals. He played a role in Arsenal's Premier League title win and their journey to the Champions League final. He had been with the team since January 2023.

The Belgian international, who participated in the 2026 World Cup, still needs to undergo a medical examination in Istanbul to finalize his transfer to the Turkish top-flight club.

In the Turkish league, the Belgian forward will also have the opportunity to face off against Slovakian defender Milan Škriniar, who plays for rival club Galatasaray Istanbul.