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Leicester City has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi's transfer to Besiktas after eight seasons. The Nigerian midfielder played a crucial role in their FA Cup triumph and Championship promotion. The club praised his growth from a promising 20-year-old to a seasoned international. His move follows Jamie Vardy's departure, marking the end of an era for the Foxes.

Key Points: Wilfred Ndidi Leaves Leicester for Besiktas After 8 Seasons

  • Ndidi joins Besiktas on a 3-year deal for €8m
  • Played 303 games for Leicester over 8 seasons
  • Key in FA Cup win and Championship promotion
  • Leaves alongside club legend Jamie Vardy
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Wilfred Ndidi joins Besiktas after eight years at Leicester City

Leicester City confirms Wilfred Ndidi's move to Besiktas after 303 appearances, FA Cup glory, and a key role in their Championship promotion.

"Wilf departs as a seasoned international with the admiration of team-mates, staff, and supporters alike. – Leicester City statement"

Leicester, Aug 8

English Premier League side Leicester City have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas for the permanent transfer of long-serving midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, subject to international clearance.

The Nigerian midfielder joins Besiktas on a three-year contract with an option to extend by one more year. The Turkish side confirmed that both clubs reached an agreement over a sum of eight million Euros.

Wilfred joined Leicester from Belgian side Genk in January 2017 and became a key figure in the Foxes midfield across eight seasons at King Power Stadium. He made 303 appearances in all competitions, finding the net 18 times.

A tireless and combative presence in the center of the pitch, Wilf played a vital role in some of the Club’s most successful moments in recent years - helping them to consecutive fifth place finishes in the Premier League, lifting the Emirates FA Cup and FA Community Shield in 2021, and winning the Sky Bet Championship title in 2023/24.

The club thanked the 28-year-old for his services across nine years with the club in an emotionally charged statement. "Having arrived as a promising 20-year-old, Wilf departs as a seasoned international with the admiration of team-mates, staff and supporters alike for his efforts and achievements in a Leicester City shirt.

He leaves with the sincere thanks and best wishes of everyone at Leicester City for the next chapter of his career," read the statement by the club.

Leicester were relegated to the Championship after having gained promotion in the previous season, in 2024-25, and Ndidi played 2337 minutes across 28 league appearances while also scoring five goals.

Ndidi's move to Turkey marks the end of yet another cherished tenure with Leicester, after club legend Jamie Vardy left following the conclusion of the season.

- IANS

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Priya S
Eight million seems like a bargain for a player of his quality! Turkish league getting stronger while Premier League loses another African star. Indian clubs should take note of such transfers.
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Arjun K
Leicester's downfall continues... First Vardy, now Ndidi. As an Indian football fan, it's painful to see our favorite underdog team dismantled like this. Hope they bounce back soon!
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Sarah B
Respect to Ndidi for staying loyal through relegation! Most African players would have jumped ship immediately. Shows real character. Wishing him all the best in Turkey 🙌
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Vikram M
As an Indian football coach, I've used Ndidi's game as teaching material for young midfielders. His positioning and tackling were world class. Hope ISL teams were watching - this is how you build a proper defensive mid!
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Kavya N
Mixed feelings about this move. Happy for Ndidi but worried about Leicester's future. They've lost so much experience this summer. As an Indian Premier League fan since their title win, this hurts 😢
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Michael C
Interesting move! Turkish league is becoming a hotspot for experienced players. Maybe Indian clubs should look at recruiting from there too - the style might suit our players better than European leagues.

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