West Ham have confirmed that defender Arthur Masuaku has joined Besiktas on loan.
The Hammers released a statement on the official club website revealing that Masuaku will spend next season on loan at the Turkish giants.
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The Black Eagles have the option to make the deal permanent in summer 2023 following the 12-month loan period.
West Ham wished Arthur ‘all the best for his loan spell in Istanbul’, in a farewell message.
Besiktas meanwhile, unveiled their new transfer with the following clip.
Beşiktaşımıza hoş geldin Arthur Masuaku 👊🏿#WelcomeMasuaku pic.twitter.com/LOSMfROb59
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) August 2, 2022
Soon after arriving in Istanbul, Turkey the defender passed his medical.
Yeni transferimiz Arthur Masuaku, @acibademsaglik Altunizade Hastanesi’nde sağlık kontrolünden geçti.
🔗 https://t.co/9tiTcPkr9E pic.twitter.com/tAjvL600rD
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) August 2, 2022
Besiktas also shared photos of Masuaku penning his new deal.
✍🏿 Ａｒｔｈｕｒ Ｍａｓｕａｋｕ 👊🏿#BJK pic.twitter.com/Dx2mkq5rNd
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) August 2, 2022
Masuaku later gave his first interview as a Besiktas player and thanked the fans for their warm welcome.
🎙️ Arthur Masuaku | Özel Röportaj#BJK pic.twitter.com/sCf3mWeR35
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) August 2, 2022
The 28-year-old later took part in his first training session and could be ready in time for the first game of the season next weekend.
İlk antrenman @ArthurMasuaku 👍🏿#BJK pic.twitter.com/QtXNKAb5D1
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) August 2, 2022
Masuaku has been registered and could make his debut on Saturday at home against Kayserispor, the first Super Lig game of the campaign.
Besiktas finished last season in 6th place and will not compete in European competition football next term.
