---
title: "“Exceptional” Wolves defender agrees to join Besiktas as agent flies to Turkey"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-emmanuel-agbadou-besiktas-transfer-agreed/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Barnaby Lane"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2026-02-02T11:56:59Z"
modified: "2026-02-03T16:49:11Z"
---

# “Exceptional” Wolves defender agrees to join Besiktas as agent flies to Turkey

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ nightmare campaign looks set to claim another casualty.

Despite a brief uptick in results, [Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/) remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, with relegation increasingly feeling inevitable rather than avoidable.

As survival hopes fade, attention has turned to player departures — and with [Jørgen Strand Larsen edging closer to a move to Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-talks-strand-larsen-mateta-replacement/), it appears another key figure is preparing to jump ship.

This time, it’s a defender [once hailed as *“exceptional”* by teammate Marshall Munetsi](https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/2025/03/24/exceptional-wolves-defender-praised-for-premier-league-impact/), who now looks bound for Turkey.

## **Agbadou Agrees to Join Besikta**s

Wolves defender Emmanuel Agbadou has agreed personal terms with Beşiktaş, with his agent back in Istanbul to finalise the move.

The Turkish giants had explored a deal for the Ivory Coast international earlier in the winter window, with talks initially stalling despite Agbadou’s representative being spotted in the city.

However, [according to journalist Ertan Süzgün](https://x.com/ertansuzgun/status/2018266689905762782?s=20), negotiations have now been revived — and significantly progressed.

Süzgün reports that Agbadou’s agent has returned to Istanbul and that Beşiktaş have reached an agreement with the 26-year-old on a long-term contract running until 2030. The final hurdle now lies between the two clubs, with Wolves and Beşiktaş currently ironing out the remaining details of the transfer.

With Wolves facing a likely drop into the Championship, there is an expectation that the club could green-light the move if a suitable fee is agreed.

Losing Agbadou would be another blow for Wolves, but it may also be a pragmatic decision. As an Ivory Coast international with his prime years ahead of him, the defender is arguably too good for second-tier football.

If Beşiktaş meet Wolves’ valuation, cashing in now could help the club rebuild ahead of a difficult reset.