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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made 20 appearances for Besiktas last season Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has mutually agreed to terminate his contract at Turkish club Besiktas. The 32-year-old joined Besiktas on a free transfer following his release by Liverpool in August 2023 and had a year left on his current deal. Besiktas, who are managed by former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, said they had agreed to pay Oxlade-Chamberlain compensation of 1. 75m euros (£1. 5m) under the terms of the termination, external. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has 35 England caps but last played for his country in 2019, scored five goals in 50 appearances for Besiktas and won the Turkish Cup in 2024. The former Southampton player helped Liverpool win the Premier League title in 2020 but was hampered by injuries at Anfield. He suffered two serious knee injuries in his time there, playing 146 games and scoring 18 goals after joining from Arsenal for £35m in 2017. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast EFL Cup: Man Utd trail League Two Grimsby 2-0 after Onana error Champions League: Shambolic 10-man Rangers being humiliated with Brugge five up before break US captain Bradley opts not to play in Ryder Cup Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call Comedian Bob Mortimer chooses his desert island tracks More meddling and slapstick mayhem Alexandria: Discover Egypt's city of knowledge and culture 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed 'Ignominy in Almaty' - the reasons for Celtic's Champions League exit How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Pride, passion & heartbreak - but Newcastle need end to Isak saga In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' 'Chelsea were angry to lose him' - who is Liverpool's Ngumoha? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What we noticed from the Premier League weekend Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates' What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The Hundred tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA Video England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.