Erkin joins Besiktas months after signing for Inter

Caner Erkin has ditched Inter months after becoming the Nerazzurri's first signing of the summer, joining Besiktas on a season-long loan Wednesday.

The Turkish left-back arrived in northern Italy on a free transfer from Fenerbahce, but the departure of manager Roberto Mancini pushed Erkin toward the exit.

He will now spend the rest of the campaign in his home country, after Inter boss Fran de Boer reportedly told the player to find a new club.

The deal includes a €1-million purchase option.

Erkin is the Turkish champion's 11th signing of the window and third of the day, following the arrivals of Gokhan Inler and Atinc Nukan.

He will compete with fellow summer acquisition Adriano for playing time on the left flank, offering manager Senol Gunes the necessary depth to handle the upcoming Champions League campaign.

Erkin's quick U-turn is an extraordinary development, and yet another indication of the sudden changeover at Inter. He didn't start in either of the club's first two Serie A matches, and failed to make the team sheet for last weekend's draw with Palermo.

Davide Santon, Cristian Ansaldi, and Yuto Nagatomo are now Inter's options at the left-back position. De Boer is also reportedly attempting to make a last-minute move for Juventus wing-back Stephan Lichtsteiner.