Wilfred Ndidi Close to Besiktas Move as Leicester City Exit Nears

Wilfred Ndidi is about to join Besiktas, a team in Turkey, with only one detail left before he moves from Leicester City.

WHAT HAPPENED

Leicester City and Besiktas have agreed on Wilfred Ndidi‘s move for €9.5 million, as confirmed by a previous report. Ndidi and Besiktas have agreed on his personal terms, and he is likely to sign a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year. The last step is managing one detail for his departure from Leicester before he arrives in Istanbul for his medical checks. Besiktas wanted Ndidi as their top choice this summer after leaving the Europa League early, beating many European clubs for his signature.

BESIKTAS AND LEICESTER’S SEASONS SO FAR

Besiktas finished fourth in the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig, missing the Champions League but earning a Europa League spot, although they were knocked out from the Europa League qualifiers by Shakhtar Donetsk, and will instead try their luck in the Conference League. This ranking follows their quick exit in the tournament due to Shakhtar Donetsk, which raised pressure on the club to improve the squad. Leicester City, after dropping to the Championship in the the previous season, aim to gather funds and try to gain promotion from the English Championship in the upcoming season. Ndidi was key to Leicester’s midfield, making 28 appearances and providing five assists during his final season.

WHAT NEXT FOR NDIDI AND THE TEAMS

Ndidi is expected soon in Turkey to finalize his transfer to Besiktas after a medical exam before his new signing is announced. Besiktas will begin their new Super Lig season next weekend against Kayserispor, looking to narrow the gap with traditional rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Leicester City, without Ndidi, will host Swansea City on Friday as the Championship season starts, aiming to bounce back after their previous relegation from the English top tier.