Brighton & Hove Albion's former player Leandro Trossard has left Arsenal after the club decided to sell him to Turkish side Besiktas. According to Ben Foster, Trossard's sale has left him perplexed. Trossard was instrumental in Arsenal's Premier League victory last season, marking their first league title since the 'Invincibles' achievement under Arsene Wenger in 2004. He participated in 31 league matches, starting 21, during which he scored six goals and provided an equal number of assists. Since his transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023, the Belgian had finished as a runner-up three consecutive times before ultimately securing the title last season. Despite this, the Gunners transferred the seasoned player to Turkish club, Besiktas for a reported fee of £17 million this summer, concluding his Emirates tenure with a record of 36 goals and 34 assists in 174 competitive matches. Foster told talkSPORT, “I don’t like the Trossard sale, I really don’t. I think he’s such a significant, influential player for them and I can’t believe they’ve sold him.” Regarding the arrival of Brazilian midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes, the goalkeeper commented: “Big signing, I like him a lot.” Trossard had one year remaining on his contract when he departed the Emirates. He now embarks on a new chapter in Turkey. The current league standing is 8th in Premier League, 53 pts, 14W-11D-13L from 38 games, recent form LLWLW. Goals this season: 52 scored, 46 conceded (+6 goal difference). Title race: 32 points behind leaders Arsenal. Currently sidelined: Evan Ferguson, Carlos Baleba, Matt O'Riley, Yankuba Minteh.
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Ben Foster Laments Trossard Sale as Arsenal Allow Influential Star Leave Emirates
Ben Foster expresses his confusion over Arsenal's decision to sell Leandro Trossard, a key player who helped the Gunners win the Premier League title last season.
