Out-of-favour Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe is set to leave Arsenal to join Besiktas as the Gunners prepare to terminate his contract.
Pepe, whose contract expires in 2024, is not part of Mikel Arteta’s plans this season, prompting the club to terminate the player’s contract a season early. This will allow the 28-year-old to accept Besiktas’ offer and join them as a free agent, according to The Team. The outlet also reports that the player is currently undergoing a medical test in Paris before formally accepting the Turkish club’s offer.
Pepe spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, where he scored just eight goals in 28 appearances. Returning to Arsenal, he did not take part in the club’s pre-season training and has not featured in any of the club’s four Premier League matches so far.
The Ivory Coast international initially rejected the offer from Besiktas during the summer transfer window but is now set to join the Turkish Super Lig where he will have another chance to relaunch his career.
