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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 30
Arsenal is considering moving for another Lille player

Arsenal is considering moving for another Lille player

Arsenal have developed a strong relationship with Lille in recent years, completing several deals with the Ligue 1 club. The Gunners have signed players such as Nicolas Pepe and Gabriel from Lille, with the Brazilian defender remaining an important member of their squad.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Ivory Coast Legend Didier Drogba Calls Out FIFA Officials After Nicolas Pepe Incident

Ivory Coast Legend Didier Drogba Calls Out FIFA Officials After Nicolas Pepe Incident

Norway is through to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday is being remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Soccer News / Outlook India / June 25

Curacao Vs Ivory Coast Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Pepe's Brace Secures Historic Knockout Berth For Elephants

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as Curacao and Ivory Coast face-off in the Group E finale. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Philadelphia Stadium.

Soccer News / Sports Courant / July 1
Nicolas Pepe: what Arsenal’s most expensive mistake is doing at World Cup 2026

Nicolas Pepe: what Arsenal’s most expensive mistake is doing at World Cup 2026

Once shorthand for Arsenal transfer excess, Nicolas Pepe has rebuilt his career at Villarreal and arrives at the 2026 World Cup with a story that deserves a fairer reading.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 10
Top Ten African Gunners – Number 9

Top Ten African Gunners – Number 9

Whisper it quietly, but Nicolas Pepe’s statistics as a Gunner are not as poor as some would have supporters believe. In 112 fixtures, the Ivorian recorded 27 goals and 21 assists.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / August 6, 2025
Nicolas Pepe inspires Villarreal win against Arsenal on his return

Nicolas Pepe inspires Villarreal win against Arsenal on his return

With just a few days remaining before the start of the new season, Arsenal approached their pre-season fixture against Villarreal with serious intent. It was a crucial opportunity to fine-tune tactics, test squad depth, and build confidence.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 5, 2025

Struggling Villarreal star tipped for Premier League return

Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Pepe could be heading back to the Premier League this summer as Villarreal look to offload him. The Ivory Coast international joined the Yellow Submarine on a free transfer last summer following his departure from Turkish side Trabzonspor.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 27, 2024
Nicolas Pepe admits he only wanted to play for Unai Emery, not Arsenal

Nicolas Pepe admits he only wanted to play for Unai Emery, not Arsenal

Former Arsenal flop sheds more light on his move to the Gunners. It might just seem like yesterday when Arsenal broke their transfer record to bring a player in, well I’m not talking about the recent acquisition of Declan Rice but referring to the signing of a player who broke the record four years prior.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 6, 2024
Pepe insists he only sees the positives from his Arsenal spell

Pepe insists he only sees the positives from his Arsenal spell

Nicolas Pepe insists he focuses only on the positives from his spell as an Arsenal player, despite the possibility of being remembered as one of the biggest flops in the club’s history.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 4, 2024

Villarreal sign former Arsenal record transfer

Villarreal have moved quickly to bolster their attack with a free transfer move for Nicolas Pepe. The Yellow Submarine have received a cash injection in the last 12 hours with Alexander Sorloth joining Atletico Madrid in a €30m+ deal.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 18, 2024
Arsenal frustrations nearly made Nicolas Pepe quit football

Arsenal frustrations nearly made Nicolas Pepe quit football

Nicolas Pepe has opened up about his torrid time as an Arsenal player, during which he struggled to justify being the Gunners’ most expensive signing. The Gunners signed the winger following a stunning season at Lille, despite then-manager Unai Emery preferring Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.

Nice News / Sporting News / July 18, 2024

'My passion was taken from me': The shocking decline of Nicolas Pepe from £72M star to free agent

Nicolas Pepe, once a promising talent, is now without a club just five years after his £72 million ($93.4 million) move to Arsenal from Lille.

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