Arsenal record signing Nicolas Pepe has agreed to sign for Turkish side Besiktas this summer. This is as his departure from Arsenal edges closer, according to various reports.
The Ivory Coast international signed for the Gunners in 2019 in a deal worth £72m. This is with Pepe becoming their record signing at the time. This is ofcourse before Declan Rice took that crown with his £105m move to the Emirates this summer.
Pepe has only managed 80 Premier League appearances over his four seasons at the club. And with the 28-year-old scoring 16 goals and contributing nine assists. That is for his Arsenal team-mates in that time.
The former Lille winger spent last season back in Ligue 1 at Nice. This is with Pepe grabbing six goals and no assists in 19 league appearances.
Nicolas Pepe on the verge of joining Besiktas and leaving Arsenal on a permanent deal
Pepe has been plagued by injury over the past few years. He is now almost certain to leave Arsenal this summer with Turkish outlet Fanatik. Moreover, they are claiming Besiktas have ‘reached an agreement’ with Pepe. However, this is over a transfer this summer.
It is understood that Besiktas have ‘shook hands’ with Pepe. This is over personal terms and he is set to sign a three-year contract. However, that will be on €2.5m/year plus bonuses if the two clubs can agree a fee.
Transfer expert Fabrizio wrote on his Twitter over the weekend:
“Turkish side Besiktas have now genuine interest in Nicolas Pépé — he’s out of the project at Arsenal and prepared to leave #Besiktas Negotiations will take place in order to discuss structure of potential deal.”
