Pepe makes record Gunners move
Arsenal have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe from Lille for a club record fee of £72m.
The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Emirates Stadium and he becomes the fourth most expensive inward signing in Premier League history.
Only Paul Pogba (£89m), Romelu Lukaku (£75m), and Virgil van Dijk (£75m) have cost more.
Pepe scored 35 goals in 74 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille and has been amongst the leading target for Gunners boss Unai Emery this summer.
He feels he has made the 'right choice' in joining Arsenal, who are 66/1 to win the title this season and 6/4 to earn a top-four place.
I am convinced that Arsenal is the right choice.
Nicolas Pepe
"Being here is very emotional," said Pepe. "I have come a long way and struggled a lot and so signing for this great club is a big reward.
"It was important to make the right decision and I am convinced that Arsenal is the right choice."
Arsenal have now completed one of their 'main objectives' going into this transfer window, according to Emery.
"Nicolas is a highly rated and talented winger who was wanted by many of the top teams in Europe," said the Gunners boss.
"Signing a top-class winger has been one of our key objectives in this transfer window and I'm delighted he's joining.
"He will add pace, power and creativity, with the aim of bringing more goals to our team."
Arsenal meanwhile are 19/20 to begin the Premier League season with a win away at Newcastle on 11th August.
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Arsenal have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe from Lille for a club record fee of £72m.
The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Emirates Stadium and he becomes the fourth most expensive inward signing in Premier League history.
Only Paul Pogba (£89m), Romelu Lukaku (£75m), and Virgil van Dijk (£75m) have cost more.
Pepe scored 35 goals in 74 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille and has been amongst the leading target for Gunners boss Unai Emery this summer.
He feels he has made the 'right choice' in joining Arsenal, who are 66/1 to win the title this season and 6/4 to earn a top-four place.
I am convinced that Arsenal is the right choice.
Nicolas Pepe
"Being here is very emotional," said Pepe. "I have come a long way and struggled a lot and so signing for this great club is a big reward.
"It was important to make the right decision and I am convinced that Arsenal is the right choice."
Arsenal have now completed one of their 'main objectives' going into this transfer window, according to Emery.
"Nicolas is a highly rated and talented winger who was wanted by many of the top teams in Europe," said the Gunners boss.
"Signing a top-class winger has been one of our key objectives in this transfer window and I'm delighted he's joining.
"He will add pace, power and creativity, with the aim of bringing more goals to our team."
Arsenal meanwhile are 19/20 to begin the Premier League season with a win away at Newcastle on 11th August.
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Source: bet365.com
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