02.02.2026 16:41
Beşiktaş is preparing to sign Emmanuel Agbadou for a fee in the range of 17-18 million euros, making it the second most expensive transfer in the club's history.
Beşiktaş is preparing to make one of the most talked-about moves of the transfer window. The black-and-white team has reached a happy ending in the transfer of Emmanuel Agbadou, which has been on their agenda for a long time.
HEAVY TRANSFER FEE FOR A HEAVY PLAYER
Beşiktaş, looking to strengthen its defense in the Süper Lig, has signed Emmanuel Agbadou, who plays for the English team Wolverhampton. According to the French press L'Equipe, the black-and-white team paid a transfer fee of 18 million euros for the 28-year-old center-back.
DETAILS OF THE SOLIDARITY CONTRIBUTION
According to information shared by journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Beşiktaş agreed on a deal worth 17 million euros for the transfer. Under FIFA's Solidarity Contribution, 85,000 euros will be paid to US Monastir and 765,000 euros to FC San Pedro. It has not yet been clarified which club will cover this amount.
AGBADOU'S SACRIFICE, SALARY ALSO REVEALED
It has been learned that Emmanuel Agbadou waived all his receivables from Wolverhampton for the transfer to take place. The experienced defender is reported to earn 3 million euros annually from Beşiktaş and will sign a 4.5-year contract.
CLOSE TO THE PEAK IN CLUB HISTORY
The Beşiktaş management opened its wallet to strengthen the defense in line with the technical team's report. The 17 million euros to be paid for Agbadou ranks second among the highest transfer fees in the history of the black-and-white club, following the transfer of Orkun Kökçü.