Nicolas Pepe’s Reason for Choosing Arsenal

DBasia.news –  Arsenal were able to beat Napoli in the hunt for the young Lille star, Nicolas Pepe. There are two reasons that confirm Pepe’s choice to Arsenal.

Nicolas Pepe has reportedly been in London since Tuesday (30/7). The player conducted a medical test at London Colney to complete the transfer process.

Arsenal reportedly spent up to 80 million euros to bring in Pepe. Lille claimed to have received four offers from different clubs. However, in the end Pepe chose to head to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have reportedly defeated Napoli, Manchester United, and Liverpool who also fell in love with Pepe. The 24-year-old player intervened directly in the transfer process.

L’Equipe reported, Pepe chose Arsenal to refer to the Gunners’ fellow trailers with African-French players. Players like Nicolas Anelka, Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry managed to show the best ability at Arsenal.

Nicolas Pepe who also has African-French blood (Ivory Coast-France) hopes to repeat the greatness of his predecessor. He considered, Arsenal is one of the most appropriate Premier League clubs for French players.

In addition, the Unai Emery factor has also became a reason for Nicolas Pepe. The former SCO Angers player is optimistic that Emery is the right coach to improve his abilities.

Unai Emery also knew Pepe when he was still in Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish manager is rumored to have admired Pepe’s talent for a while.

Nicolas Pepe appeared impressively in the 2018-2019 season. Appearing from the right side, the player packed 23 goals plus 12 assists in various events. Reportedly, Arsenal will pay Pepe in installments for five seasons.