Villarreal have completed the signing of former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe on a permanent basis as a free agent.
Pepe signed a two-year contract with Villarreal, and it is expected to end on June 30, 2026.
Pepe arrived at Villarreal Stadium ahead of next season after a horrible spell with French giant OGC Nice and Turkish club Trabzonspor.
Upon the completion of the deal with Villarreal, the Yellow Submarine announced the signing of the Ivorian winger with a cute video showing Pepe with a red face mask and long jacket in the video.
He went ahead to loosen the zip of the jacket, which showed the Villarreal jersey that was underneath the jacket. Pepe also took off his mask to unveil himself as the new Villarreal player.
The Villarreal fans were extremely joyous about the latest signing, and they are looking forward to their favorite club competing for Silverware’s next season.
A fan said, “They will see him come back.” Another fan said, “Good luck to you on your new adventure.”
Another Villarreal fan said, “LOL, crazy signature to Villarreal; good choice for this relaunch, Nico.” The player is expected to train tomorrow with his new teammates for the first time at the José Manuel Llaneza Training Ground.
Pepe is expected to be a good addition to the Villarreal squad. He is capable of playing anywhere in the attack and is exceptional when it comes to playing free kicks.
He is extremely skilled, very agile in terms of one-on-one situations, and blessed with shooting from a long distance.
What is the market value of Nicolas Pepe?
The former Arsenal winger, Nicolas Pepe, has a market value of €8.5 million. According to the market value, Pepe is the 131st most expensive player in La Liga after joining Villarreal.
Nicolas Pepe’s net worth
Pepe has a net worth of $30 million, which can be attributed to salaries, endorsements, and bonuses.
How old is Nicolas Pepe?
The Ivorian winger was born on May 29, 1995, in the city of Mantes-La-Jolie, France. He is currently 29 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Nicolas Pepe Stats
The winger made 323 appearances, scoring 92 goals and creating 47 assists in all club competitions. He had received 22 yellow cards and one red card so far in his career.
Out of the 92 goals scored, 27 were for Arsenal, 37 for LOSC Lille, six for Angers SCO, eight for US Orleans, eight for OGC Nice, and six for Trabsonzpor.
He made his international debut for the Ivory Coast national team on November 15, 2016. Nicolas scored 10 goals in 46 appearances for the country.
What Next For Villarreal
Villarreal will play against the 2023–24 Champions League finalist Borussia Dortmund on August 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The match is expected to be filled with tactical superiority and a lot of entertainment.
Villarreal are expected to defeat Borussia Dortmund in the pre-season, as they are looking forward to winning silverware next season.
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