What’s Happened to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Since Leaving Liverpool Amid Surprise Transfer Links
Once regarded as one of England’s brightest footballing prospects, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain rose through the renowned Southampton academy before following in Theo Walcott’s footsteps by joining Arsenal as a teenager. He arrived with immense promise and the hopes of a nation on his shoulders.
Although he carved out a role as a winger at Arsenal, his performances were solid rather than spectacular. In 2017, he made a move to Liverpool, where he transitioned into a central midfield role under Jurgen Klopp. There, he became a valuable squad player, contributing to both Premier League and Champions League triumphs.
After parting ways with Liverpool in 2023, Oxlade-Chamberlain signed for Turkish side Beşiktaş. However, his time in Turkey has been anything but stable. In just a short span, he has played under seven different managers and now finds himself linked with a surprise return to English football.
His Time at Beşiktaş
The English midfielder has featured in 15 matches under current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s start in Turkey was far from smooth. During the 2023/24 season, he managed to complete only one full match. His situation drew comparisons to Dele Alli, who also had a rocky stint at Beşiktaş, facing criticism during his limited appearances.
Despite earning a reported £70,000 per week, Oxlade-Chamberlain was left out of the club’s Europa League squad as Beşiktaş sought to move him on. According to the club’s general secretary, Kaan Sakul, the player was sidelined for allegedly giving up on efforts to secure a transfer.
During Giovani van Bronckhorst’s time in charge, Oxlade-Chamberlain didn’t see any game time. However, things began to improve after Solskjaer took over. The former Manchester United manager helped turn the team’s fortunes around—and gave the England international a more consistent role in the squad.
Still, his future remains uncertain, and speculation around a summer transfer continues to grow.
Linked With a Move Back to England
Reports suggest that despite his improved form, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s high wages are still a concern for Beşiktaş, and the club would prefer to offload him in the upcoming transfer window.
Leicester City has emerged as a potential destination. The recently relegated club is aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League and may bring in the midfielder to work under incoming manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, another former Manchester United legend.
This isn’t the first time Oxlade-Chamberlain has been linked with a move to the Championship. Back in January, Leeds United reportedly expressed interest as part of their promotion efforts. Wolverhampton Wanderers were also mentioned as a possible suitor, though neither deal materialized.