Arsenal 
Besiktas 
- 26 August
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Nicolas Pépé signs for Trabzonspor.
Trabzonspor beats Besiktas to sign Nicolas Pépé. The striker leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Nicolas Pépé moving to Besiktas.
CONFIRMED: Nicolas Pépé signs for Trabzonspor
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Besiktas is keen on Nicolas Pépé, yet with a probability of only 43%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Nicolas Pépé has few opportunities to further develop within this Besiktas squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Besiktas has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Nicolas Pépé (30).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Milot Rashica, Afran Ismayilov)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Gedson Fernandes, Milot Rashica)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Semih Kılıçsoy, Gedson Fernandes)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Alternatives of Besiktas
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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74.2
76.9
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Óscar Mingueza |
 Celta
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€16.3M |
|
73.9
73.9
|
Will Hughes |
 C. Palace
|
€10.1M |
|
73.8
77.9
|
Nathan Tella |
 Bayer 04
|
€17.3M |
|
73.5
73.8
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Hirving Lozano | San Diego | €9.8M |
|
73.4
79.0
|
Mohammed Kudus |
 Tottenham
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€52.7M |
|
73.4
79.7
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Mykhaylo Mudryk |
 Chelsea
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€37.8M |
|
73.2
77.3
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Francisco Trincão |
 Sporting CP
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€36M |
|
73.1
82.1
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Ansu Fati |
 Monaco
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€7.7M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leandro Trossard | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jurriën Timber | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 17-03-2025 | Report | |
| Ayden Heaven | 29-01-2025 | Report | |
| Felix Uduokhai | 26-08-2024 | Report | |
| Brooke Norton-Cuffy | 12-08-2024 | Report | |
| Tom Lawrence | 11-06-2024 | Report |
Nicolas Pépé
F, AM (R)
Skill: 70.4
Pot: 70.4
Team
Villarreal
Villarreal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€2.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2M – €3M
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Who is Nicolas Pépé?
Nicolas Pépé (CIV) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for Villarreal. Nicolas Pépé is 30 years old (1995/05/29) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 29. Nicolas Pépé has also been used as a classic winger.
Nicolas Pépé's current transfer value is between €2M and €3M. His last transfer was from Trabzonspor to Villarreal in 2024. Villarreal got Nicolas Pépé for free.
Nicolas Pépé latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
