Nicolas Pepe Instagram post hints at Arsenal 'redemption' ahead of Mikel Arteta talks
Latest Arsenal news assesses the chances of Nicolas Pepe being handed a chance to revive his career in north London under Mikel Arteta with some supporters keen
Nicolas Pepe is back at Arsenal. But the question is, for how long?
The 28-year-old was active on social media throughout pre-season, but it was noticeable that not once did he train with his Gunners teammates nor did he travel with the squad to Germany or the United States. Instead, the Ivory Coast international posted regular updates of him working with a personal trainer after suffering a knee injury that disrupted his loan spell with Nice during the second half of last season.
However, ahead of Arsenal's Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace, Pepe uploaded a video on Instagram of him in the dressing room at London Colney and it's safe to say his return has garnered a huge response with some fans suggesting he should be given a second chance to potentially help the club save millions of pounds in the process.
For example on Twitter, @Sugri__II said: "Hope he gets another chance", @ProminentPartey said: "We could definitely use him in our squad, great back up to Saka", @_Oluwa__ said: "Redemption arc incoming", @feliciacoltony1 said: "He should take inspiration from Xhaka!!!" and @APresserV2 said: "Nicolas Pepe is back in training? Time to unlock him."
Why Pepe has made his long-awaited return remains to be seen but when recalling comments he made last month, it's likely that he's set for crunch talks with Mikel Arteta: "I will return to Arsenal. I was loaned without an option to buy so I have to go back to Arsenal," he told YouTube channel Colinterview, as per the Metro. "I don't know [about my future] yet. When I get back, I’ll speak with the coach and
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