Arsenal paid seven-figure to get Pepe’s contract terminated.
Nicolas Pepe has finally left Arsenal, joining Trabzonspor as a free agent, capping off what many consider to be one of Arsenal’s most disastrous signings.
The Ivorian was formerly Arsenal’s biggest signing, but he was eclipsed in the last transfer window when they signed Declan Rice. Unfortunately, Pepe fell short of the lofty expectations that accompanied his exorbitant price tag.
While Arsenal remains a desirable destination for players, Mikel Arteta’s efforts to assist Pepe in improving did not generate the expected outcomes, resulting in Pepe’s loan stay at Nice last season, which likewise did not bring substantial success.
Arsenal paid seven-figure to get Pepe’s contract terminated.
Despite efforts to find a buyer for him in the transfer market, Arsenal elected to end his contract by mutual consent.
Pepe earned a large severance package in the high seven figures before opting to leave the Emirates, according to Football Insider.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Signing Pepe was a costly gamble, and we paid dearly for it. Most of the people in charge when we made that contract are no longer with the club, and we expect the club to make better decisions in the future.
Pepe came to London and walked away as a rich man. We expect him to struggle at his next club because the former Lille man is not good enough for European football.
