Leicester City relinquishes control over midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as he joins Turkish club Besiktas in a transfer deal.
Besiktas Secure Signing of Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City
After a series of negotiations, Turkish football club Besiktas has finalized the transfer of midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City. The transfer fee for the 28-year-old player is reported to be €9.5 million, and Ndidi is expected to sign a 3+1 year contract after passing his medical in Istanbul.
The transfer of Ndidi to Besiktas was confirmed via the Public Disclosure Platform. The midfielder, known for his energy, quick feet, and high pass accuracy, is expected to bring experience and quality to the club's midfield.
Prior to joining Leicester City in January 2017 from Belgian club Genk for a fee of €17.6 million, Ndidi made over eight and a half seasons, making 303 appearances, scoring 18 goals, and providing 22 assists.
Interestingly, Real Betis showed interest in Ndidi but failed to agree on a transfer fee with Leicester City, allowing Besiktas to complete the transfer. The signing of Ndidi follows the departure of Gedson Fernandes to Spartak Moscow.
Ndidi arrived in Istanbul to complete his medical and sign his contract with Besiktas. He will join the club under the management of Ole Gunnar Solskjær. The signing of Ndidi is significant as it strengthens the midfield of the football club, adding a seasoned player to their roster.
However, there is one conflicting report stating the transfer fee as €8 million for a three-year contract, but the majority of sources, including the official announcements and Besiktas’ public disclosures, confirm the fee at €9.5 million and contract length as 3+1 years.
In summary, Besiktas has secured the signing of Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City for a transfer fee of €9.5 million, with the midfielder expected to sign a 3+1 year contract after passing his medical in Istanbul. The signing of Ndidi is expected to bolster the midfield of the club and bring experience and quality to the team.
- Wilfred Ndidi's transfer to Besiktas further emphasizes Turkey's increasing influence in European football leagues, as the Premier League player is set to join the Istanbul-based club.
- Ndidi's arrival in Istanbul signifies a new era for Besiktas' sports division, bringing his expertise in football, gained from playing in the Premier League, to the heart of Turkey.
- With the transfer of Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City, Besiktas has not only boosted their midfield for the upcoming season but also solidified their position in the European football landscape.
