Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's Besiktas contract is terminated as he eyes return to England which would allow fiancee Perrie Edwards to live with him after NINE YEARS separated
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's contract with Turkish club Besiktas has been terminated by mutual consent, ending his stint in Turkey with one year still remaining on his deal. The 32-year-old midfielder and the Istanbul-based club agreed to part ways, with Besiktas set to pay Oxlade-Chamberlain €1,750,000 as compensation for the early termination of his contract.
This decision comes as Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to reignite his football career closer to home in England. The player is reportedly eager to pursue a return to the English national team and hopes that this move will facilitate better opportunities for international selection. Another personal factor in this decision is his fiancée, Perrie Edwards, with whom he has been in a relationship for nine years. Being apart from her due to his playing abroad has been challenging, and returning to England would allow them to finally live together.
Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Besiktas in 2023 but struggled to find consistent form and regular playing time in the Turkish Süper Lig. The contract termination allows both parties to move on, with Besiktas relieving themselves of his wages and the player seeking a fresh start back in English football.
Besiktas issued an official statement confirming the termination, emphasizing that the agreement was amicable and that the compensation would settle all contractual obligations. The club expressed best wishes for Oxlade-Chamberlain's future career and personal life.
This move could see Oxlade-Chamberlain joining a new club in England during the current transfer window, as he aims to regain top-level match fitness and visibility ahead of potential England call-ups. The player’s desire to reunite with his fiancée after nearly a decade of long-distance relationship adds a significant personal dimension to this career decision.
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