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Who is Arsenal's new signing Nicolas Pepe?

Arsenal complete Nicolas Pepe transfer in club-record £72m deal from Lille

Nicolas Pepe has taken a winding road to the top, but Arsenal's club-record signing is unlikely to be fazed by his new-found fame and fortune.

Pepe became Africa's most expensive footballer on Thursday after the Ivory Coast winger completed his blockbuster move from French club Lille for a reported £72 million ($87 million).

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