Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain makes footballing return in England

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made his footballing return in England after terminating his contract with Turkish club Besiktas. The 32-year-old English midfielder, who joined Besiktas in 2023 after leaving Liverpool, ended his stay in Turkey early due to injuries and instability at the club, which included a series of managerial changes and limited playing opportunities.

Besiktas officially confirmed his release on August 27, 2025, agreeing to pay him a severance fee of €1.75 million (£1.5m). Oxlade-Chamberlain had not featured in Besiktas' first six games of the 2025 season and was freed to find a new club. His return to England has been marked by training sessions with Arsenal, his former club, where he has worked on maintaining fitness and even played for one of their youth squads recently.

Oxlade-Chamberlain's return to Arsenal, where he made nearly 200 appearances before his 2017 transfer to Liverpool, has sparked interest among fans and clubs alike. He has reportedly turned down lucrative offers abroad, showing a clear preference to continue his career in England, possibly at a Championship level. Clubs like Birmingham City, Southampton, and Sheffield United have been linked with potential moves for the England international.

Off the pitch, Oxlade-Chamberlain has discussed the personal challenges of playing abroad, being away from his fiancée Perrie and their son Axel. The emotional toll of separation and the longing to return home have been significant factors influencing his decision to move back to England.

Overall, this move represents a new chapter for Oxlade-Chamberlain, providing him an opportunity to re-establish himself in English football and closer to his family after a difficult period in Turkey.