Digimagaz.com – In a surprising turn of events, Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal’s one-time record signing, has left the club on a free transfer. The decision was made official with the termination of his contract, as announced by Arsenal in a recent statement.
Pepe, who originally joined the Gunners for a staggering £72m from French side Nice in August 2019, has played a total of 112 games for the North London outfit, netting 27 goals. Although the Ivorian forward’s tenure with Arsenal saw him showcase his talent on numerous occasions, he spent the previous season on loan at his former club, Nice.
The 28-year-old’s last appearance in Arsenal colors was in a dominant 5-1 triumph against Everton in May 2022, under the leadership of coach Mikel Arteta.
Intriguingly, Pepe’s next destination seems to be the Turkish Super Lig. He was spotted in Istanbul over the weekend, fueling speculation about a potential move to Trabzonspor. The club has added to the mounting anticipation, posting a video on their official Twitter feed showing Pepe aboard a private jet, where he expressed his ambitions, stating, “I came here to become a champion and achieve success.”
If the transfer materializes, Trabzonspor fans can expect to witness the skills of a player who, at his best, can be a game-changer. Whether Pepe can reignite his career in Turkey and live up to his own championship aspirations remains to be seen.
