Leicester City have reached an agreement with Turkish side Besiktas for the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in a deal reportedly worth €9.5 million.
The move brings an end to Besiktas’s lengthy pursuit of Wilfred Ndidi, 27, whose contract with Leicester is set to expire next year.
The Turkish club had earlier submitted a €7 million bid, which was rejected by the Championship side. However, negotiations progressed, and the two clubs have now settled on a fee.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Besiktas have also agreed personal terms with Ndidi, beating off competition from several English and European clubs, including Turkish rivals Fenerbahce.
Turkish reporter Yagiz Sabuncuoglu confirmed that Ndidi and Besiktas have agreed on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth. Club-to-club negotiations are now complete.
Sports outlet Fanatik reported that Ndidi has been invited to Istanbul to undergo medicals and complete the formalities of the transfer. He is expected to arrive in Turkey within the next few days.
Ndidi has been with Leicester City since 2017, making over 240 appearances for the club. Last season, he played 30 matches, scored one goal, and recorded five assists. He chose not to renew his contract after Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.
Besiktas have identified Ndidi as a key part of their squad rebuild under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, following the club’s early exit from the UEFA Europa League.
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