Beşiktaş is deep into negotiations to bring Kristjan Asllani over from Inter Milan on a loan deal that could wrap up soon. The young midfielder has already given his approval, and the agreement looks set to come with an option to buy that isn’t required.
Talks heated up quickly in the last day or so. Reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the Turkish giants are pushing hard to get this done before the January window slams shut. Asllani, who’s spent the first half of the season on loan at Torino, seems ready for a fresh start. His time in Turin didn’t go as planned – he managed 16 appearances but struggled to lock down a regular spot.
Inter aren’t planning to block the move. The Italian club sees this as a good chance for the 23-year-old to get more minutes and rebuild his confidence. Asllani joined Inter back in 2022 from Empoli, where he had turned heads as a promising talent. He was often compared to Marcelo Brozović for his calm passing and ability to read the game. But at Inter, he mostly came off the bench, picking up trophies like the Serie A title and Supercoppa wins without ever becoming a starter.
For Beşiktaş, this feels like a smart pickup. The team sits fifth in the Süper Lig right now, trailing the European spots by just a few points. They need someone steady in midfield who can control tempo, link play and win matches. Asllani fits that description well – he’s comfortable on the ball, strong in duels, and has experience in top leagues despite his age. Fans remember how well Albanian players have done in Turkey before, and Asllani could follow that path.
The loan setup keeps things low-risk for Beşiktaş. If he settles in and performs, they can decide later whether to make it permanent. ‘No obligation’ means no pressure if it doesn’t work out. Inter, meanwhile, avoids keeping a player who’s clearly not in their immediate plans. His current market value hovers around €13 million, but a loan lets everyone test the waters.
Asllani was born in Elbasan, Albania, but grew up in Italy. He chose to represent Albania internationally and has become a key part of their national team setup. He’s racked up appearances in Nations League games and World Cup qualifiers, showing he can handle pressure on bigger stages.
This isn’t the first time Beşiktaş has looked abroad for midfield help this window. They chased other names earlier, but those deals fell through. Turning to Asllani came after those options dried up. Sources in Italy say the paperwork between Inter, Torino (to end his current loan), and Beşiktaş is being sorted out now.
If everything goes smoothly, Asllani could be in Istanbul within days. Training with his new teammates and preparing for the second half of the season. Beşiktaş have big ambitions – they want to challenge for the title and secure European football again. Adding a player with Asllani’s technical quality might give them the edge they need.
Players in his position often thrive when they get consistent playing time. At Inter, he was stuck behind established stars. At Torino, things never clicked under the manager. Turkey could be exactly what he needs – a competitive league with passionate support and fewer eyes than Serie A.
Beşiktaş supporters are already talking about this one online. Many see it as a coup, bringing in a young international who still has plenty of upside. Others worry about adapting to a new country mid-season. Either way, it’s the kind of move that gets people excited during a quiet transfer period.
All signs point to an announcement soon. Asllani has said yes, the clubs are aligned, and the terms make sense for everyone involved. When a deal lines up this cleanly, it usually gets over the line.
