Nicolas Pepe has become Arsenal's record signing after joining from Ligue 1 club Lille.
The Ivory Coast international completed the paperwork on his move on Thursday. He will wear the No.19 shirt.
It is understood the transfer will involve a £20m upfront fee, with the rest to be paid in instalments over the next five years due to the Gunners' transfer constraints.
The 24-year-old had emerged as the Gunners' primary target after hitting 23 goals in 41 games for the Ligue 1 side last season - his 22 league goals leaving him behind only Kylian Mbappe in the scoring charts.
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The move allows Arsenal to break their transfer record, which was previously £56m for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January 2018.
Bajiks_F
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Am i dreaming please wake me up 👆
Adityaraj18
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Confirmed-The bank was robbed by Arsenal
DeoDarius
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welcome pepe
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willpalm06
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Yeeessssssss. So hype. If we improve our back line we are going to make champions league and compete for the epl title. This is Arsenal’s year. LETS GO. 🔴 ⚪️ 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Humancal
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the 3 MUSKETEERS ARE HERE
Evans0323
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Now all my worries are gone, thank you Stan Kroenke
Desmondeyum
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"Nicolas Pépé is from farmers league" I have some news for you. Eden Hazard came from France: Won PFA player of the year N'golo Kante came from France: Won PFA player of the year Riyad Mahrez came from France: Won PFA player of the year. Over to you in the studio Pépé.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Arsenals training ground after the Pepe deal 😂😂😂
YakubuAutaSaad
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OFFICAL: ARSENAL SIGN NICOLAS PEPE IN CLUB RECORD DEAL Andrew Allen Aug 1, 2019 4:31:09 PM  Arsenal have FINALLY confirmed the signing of Nicolas Pepe from Lille in a £72 million deal that breaks the club’s transfer record. The exciting Ivory Coast international, 24, moves to the Emirates following a stellar season in France that included 12 assists and 23 goals in 41 appearances. The Gunners were first linked with a move for Pepe in November when it became clear Danny Welbeck would miss the rest of the season. Nothing ever came of our interest when the transfer window opened in January and his continued good form for Lille, who finished second in Ligue 1, coupled with our failure to qualify for the Champions League appeared to take him out of our price bracket. Just a few weeks ago, it was reported we’d made an €80m bid, but that was played down – now it seems as if the club were trying to keep things under wraps. That we’ve persuaded Pepe to move to London despite interest from several other top European clubs, some of whom could offer Champions League football, and found a way to structure the deal over the next five years is a solid effort on the part of Raul Sanllehi and the recruitment team. Welcome to the Arsenal, Nicolas Pepe. Nicolas Pepe career stats Lille Games: 79 Goals: 37 Assists: 17 Yellow cards: 6 Red cards: 0 Angers Games: 47 Goals: 3 Assists: 2 Yellow cards: 4 Red cards: 0 Orleans Games: 30 Goals: 7 Assists: 2 Yellow cards: 3 Red cards: 0 Ivory Coast Games: 13 Goals: 4 Assists: 0 Yellow cards: 0 Red cards: 0
bombdkst
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Am i dreaming please wake me up 👆
Hahahaha so this guy doesn't like trophies? He just want to play football without winning anything.
YourHighness
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THE END IS NEAR!!! ARSENAL JUST SPENT €80 MILLION, DESPITE KNLY HAVJNG A €45 MILLION BUDGET!!!
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Iam_Ronaldinho⚽
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Am i dreaming please wake me up 👆
Who can write comment when they are dreaming...Never seen anyone talented like you bro..
EmberOwusu
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"Nicolas Pépé is from farmers league" I have some news for you. Eden Hazard came from France: Won PFA player of the year N'golo Kante came from France: Won PFA player of the year Riyad Mahrez came from France: Won PFA player of the year. Over to you in the studio Pépé.
Don’t forget he went to “Arsenal”
Vukbcilot
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Yeeessssssss. So hype. If we improve our back line we are going to make champions league and compete for the epl title. This is Arsenal’s year. LETS GO. 🔴 ⚪️ 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Honestly, arsenal didnt even need a forward, they should have prioritised getting atleast 2 CBs and a RB... Another midfield would have been beneficial too.. but going for a Forward when Mikhi,Laca and auba can do the job is totally useless