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Wilfred Ndidi could be heading for the exit at Beşiktaş after only one season in Turkey, with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad interested in signing the Nigeria midfielder, Soccernet.ng reports.
Turkish newspaper Fotomaç claims that Ndidi is likely to leave Beşiktaş if the interest from Al-Ittihad becomes an official transfer. The report also says the Beşiktaş coaching staff are not satisfied with the 29-year-old’s performances so far.
The development comes just a year after Beşiktaş paid Leicester City €8m to sign Ndidi. The Turkish club announced a three-year contract with an option for a fourth season in August 2025.
Ndidi arrived in Istanbul with a strong reputation after eight years in English football with Leicester. He had also become an important player for Nigeria and was expected to bring defensive strength and experience to Beşiktaş’s midfield.
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The club initially placed considerable trust in the Super Eagles captain, who once stunned Jamie Vardy with his juju cream. Beşiktaş later appointed Ndidi and Orkun Kökçü as the team’s new captains, showing the importance attached to the Nigerian midfielder.
His first season, however, did not produce the level of influence the club wanted. Ndidi played 25 Süper Lig matches in the 2025-26 campaign, starting 23 of them, and scored twice without registering an assist. He played about 2,000 league minutes and collected five yellow cards. One of his goals came in Beşiktaş’s 4-0 home win over Göztepe on 22 February 2026, when Ndidi scored in the ninth minute.
The midfielder has also had fitness problems during the build-up to the new season. In July, Beşiktaş said an MRI scan at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital found a ligament injury in his ankle. The club said he would undergo rehabilitation with its medical team. Ndidi has since made one appearance in the 2026-27 campaign, playing 14 minutes according to current player records.
