Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits to his disappointment at how things worked out for Nicolas Pepe at the club. The Ivory Coast winger has departed after the ripping up of his contract at the North London side.
Arsenal paid a record transfer fee for Nicolas Pepe in 2019, only to terminate his contract at the weekend and thus allowing him to leave for nothing.
Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe has explained why he was so attracted to the transfer to Turkish giants Trabzonspor this summer. The Ivory Coast international endured a difficult few years at the Emirates Stadium, not living up to the expectations that came with his arrival from Lille in the summer of 2019.
Bought for €84 million in 2019, Nicolas Pepe has completed his move to Turkish side Trabzonspor.
Arsenal have stated Nicolas Pepe has joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer. It was initially reported Pepe had moved to Trabzonspor for a fee of 3m. The Ivorian left the Gunners for Turkey last week.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Nicolas Pepe has departed Arsenal signalling the end of his terrible time at the Emirates. When Pepe joined Arsenal in 2019 following a prolific career with Lille, many hoped he would be a regular scorer with the Gunners and lead them back to being Champions League regulars.
Arsenal still owe part of the fee paid for Nicolas Pepe to Lille. The attacker was sold to Trabzonspor last week for 3m. However, Arsenal are still paying his original 72m fee which brought him from France in 2019.
Arsenal did not complete all their desired outgoings by the end of the English transfer window. Thankfully for them, they have been able to use the later closing date of the Turkish window to offload one more unwanted player.
Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe has joined Trabzonspor in Turkey on a free transfer from Arsenal. Pepe, 29, had been under contract at the Emirates Stadium until June 2024 but he became a free agent on Thursday when his deal with the Premier League club was terminated by mutual consent.
Arsenal attacker Nicolas Pepe has agreed a move to Trabzonspor. Pepe has been available from Arsenal all summer after spending last season on-loan with Nice.
Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is not convinced by a move to Saudi Arabia after they made approaches to sign him as the player wants to stay in Europe. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is not happening this summer and Pepe’s priority is now to join Turkish side Trabzonspor.
Trabzonspor are now in talks with frozen out Arsenal attacker Nicolas Pepe. The Ivorian, who spent last season on-loan with Nice, has been transfer-listed this summer by the Gunners.
Al Shabab are making a late move for Arsenal attacker Nicolas Pepe. Pepe has been in talks with Besiktas, but a deal is yet to be settled, so opening the door to Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab.
Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is reportedly now ready to leave the club for a move to Turkish outfit Besiktas. According to L’Equipe, although the Ivory Coast international previously turned down an offer from the same club earlier in the summer, he’s now decided to go through with the move.
Arsenal have had an eventful transfer window this summer and they have brought in a number of quality additions. The Gunners have also done well to get rid of their fringe players Matt Turner, Rob Holding and Folarin Balogun.
Arsenal look to have been dealt a frustrating setback in their efforts to offload unwanted winger Nicolas Pepe this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.
Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe has reportedly rejected the chance to complete a transfer away from the club to Turkish giants Besiktas. The Ivory Coast international has fallen out of favour at the Emirates Stadium in recent times, having become one of the Gunners’ most high-profile flops of the last few years.
Arsenal are considering terminating the contract of Nicolas Pepe as the winger is not in Mikel Arteta’s plans going forward. That is according to Sky Sports, who reports that should he have his deal terminated with the Gunners, Turkish outfit Besiktas will make a move having already held talks with Arsenal over the 28-year-old.
Nicolas Pepe, the former LOSC Lille winger, could soon be moving to Turkey. Besiktas, a club based in Istanbul who are one of the most successful clubs in the country, are the side that have begun to seek the Ivory Coast player’s services.
Arsenal's former record signing Nicolas Pepe could be close to securing an exit from the club. The Gunners are set for a big sale towards the end of the transfer window, as they look to recoup funds.
Nicolas Pepe has been training away from Arsenal's squad. Pepe has not been part of the club's US tour and been encouraged to find himself a new club. The attacker isn't even training in Arsenal gear, instead he's been seen working out in Ivory Coast and Angers kit.
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