Arsenal 
Besiktas 
- 14 January
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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.
- Little chance of further development
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
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, Rachid Ghezza)
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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. |
|
|
73.3
76.4
|
Amine Adli |
 B'mouth
|
€25.2M |
|
71.4
73.9
|
Amine Gouiri |
 Marseille
|
€32.7M |
|
71.3
72.5
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atalanta
|
€34.8M |
|
71.1
71.1
|
Lionel Messi |
 Inter Miami
|
€13.9M |
|
71.0
72.0
|
Timo Werner |
 RB Leipzig
|
€3.5M |
|
70.8
70.8
|
Ángel Correa |
 Tigres
|
€7.5M |
|
70.3
77.5
|
Simon Adingra |
 Sunderland
|
€28.1M |
|
70.2
70.9
|
Vangelis Pavlidis |
 Benfica
|
€38.6M |
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| Leandro Trossard | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jurriën Timber | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 17-03-2025 | Report |
Nicolas Pépé
F (CR)
Skill: 71.0
Pot: 71.0
Team
Villarreal
Villarreal
Contract Until
29 Jun 28
ETV
€6.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.7M – €7.8M
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Who is Nicolas Pépé?
Nicolas Pépé (CIV) is a A mobile striker 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 poacher.
Nicolas Pépé’s current transfer value is between €5.7M and €7.8M. 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.
