Wilfred Ndidi has marked the end of a remarkable eight-and-a-half-year chapter at Leicester City with an emotional farewell message, following his permanent transfer to Turkish side Beşiktaş.
The 28-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder signed a three-year contract with an optional fourth year, with the Turkish club paying €9.5 million to secure his services—a deal confirmed by Soccernet.ng and other credible outlets .
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ndidi wrote:
“Thank you, Leicester City, for the love, memories, and opportunity to grow—on and off the pitch.” .
didi leaves the King Power Stadium with an impressive legacy. Since joining from Genk in January 2017, he made 303 appearances, scored 18 goals, and provided 22 assists. He played a pivotal role in Leicester’s 2021 FA Cup and Community Shield victories .
His arrival in Istanbul on August 7 was followed by medical checks and an official club unveiling. Ndidi expressed his excitement at joining Beşiktaş, promising to do his utmost for the club’s success. “Joining Beşiktaş is really amazing for me… I’ll try my best to support the team… so we’ll see how it goes,” he said .
With a salary reported at around €4 million per season, Ndidi’s deal may be worth up to €16 million over its full term . The move finalises after Beşiktaş beat off interest from clubs like Real Betis, Valencia, and Everton .
Beşiktaş manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær views Ndidi’s signing as a strategic boost to midfield stability and experience, amid a push for silverware this season .
Ndidi now joins a growing list of high-profile Super Eagles players in the Turkish league, ready to bring defensive steel and leadership to his new side.
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