Nicolas Pepe Has No Regrets Leaving Arsenal for Villarreal

Nicolas Pepe, the Ivorian winger, stated that he has no regrets about leaving Arsenal for Villarreal, emphasizing that his time at Arsenal was hindered by poor communication with manager Mikel Arteta. Pepe joined Arsenal in 2019 for a club record fee of £72 million and made 112 appearances, scoring 27 goals.

However, he fell out of favor under Arteta as the squad underwent restructuring. In contrast, Pepe has developed a positive relationship with Villarreal's coach Marcelino Garcia Toral, which has allowed him to rediscover his rhythm in Spanish football.

This season, he has made 29 appearances in La Liga, scoring five goals and providing four assists, indicating that the tempo of Spanish football suits his playing style.