Nice have confirmed the arrival of Nicolas Pepe on a loan deal. The winger has joined the club from Arsenal, with no option to make the move permanent. The loan will be until the end of the ongoing season, and the player will be expected to return to Arsenal afterwards.

“Le Gym are delighted to announce the arrival of Nicolas Pépé on loan for the 2022/23 season. The Côte d’Ivoire international is explosive, a dribbler, can make and take goals, and is returning to a Ligue 1 he knows well,” read Nice’s official website.

Nicolas Pepe joins Nice on loan until 2023

Official, confirmed. OGC Nice sign Nicolas Pépé on a loan deal from Arsenal, valid until June 2023. No buy option included. 🚨🔴 #AFC

Pépé has completed medical in the morning and then signed the contract. pic.twitter.com/K69OpSdXon
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2022

The Ivory Coast attacker previously featured for Lille in the French league. He had an exceptional campaign with them in 2018/19, helping them finish as runners up in the league. Pepe scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists that year, and proceeded to become Arsenal’s record signing that year.

Now, he is back in the league where he made a name for himself and could potentially regain his best form.

Nice have signed Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer after he terminated his contract with Juventus, and have also signed Kasper Schmeichel from Leicester City. Under Lucien Favre, the club has managed to earn two points in three games, but will be hoping to build on their successful run last year.