In 2019, Arsenal pulled up £72 million for an attacking player, who was supposed to be one of the mainstays of Arsenal’s attack on their way back to the top with Mikel Arteta. It turned out to be the biggest mismatch between club and player. Less than four years later, Arsenal dumped the Ivorian striker/winger on a free transfer, one year before his contract expired. The most expensive Arsenal flop of all time was done in the Premier League. Now the way is cleared for a surprising return to the ball island.
Pepe had one year with Trabzonspor in the Turkish league, where he made 23 appearances with 6 goals. Then came the move to Villareal in 2024. Here, Pepe has worked his way into an upward curve of form. In Spain, the 29-year-old has been behind 1 goal and 3 assists in the last three games, now Villareal want to extend with the former Arsenal player.
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According to Footmercato, both Everton and Wolverhampton have sent signals that they are closely following Pepe’s development in La Liga, with one year left on his contract.
The two Premier League clubs are clearly not intimidated by what Pepe delivered on the ball island in the Arsenal shirt – as long as the price is right. Arsenal supporters probably have their thoughts that the two clubs are considering bringing Pepe back to the Premier League…
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