Number 29 on the back, Nicolas Pépé has already met his new supporters on Thursday evening at the Allianz Riviera. The 7th rookie of the summer was presented to the public just before the victory against Tel Aviv (2-0). “Really a very nice welcome from the supporters yesterday, I was very surprised and happy with this welcome and I expect another great atmosphere against Marseille.“What to get into the bath actually before the reception of OM on Sunday. A Mediterranean derby that the ex-Gunner hopes to play well. “Yes I am ready to play on Sunday. I did all the preparation with Arsenal. After that it will depend on the coach“At his side this Friday, Lucien Favre had a smile.”For Marseille we’ll see, I’m not going to give you the starting team. But Nicolas has the advantage of playing games on both sides, even in attack. It’s wonderful for a team to have a versatile profile.“
The financial was secondary
Loaned without option to buy by Arsenal, Nicolas Pepe remains on a very difficult season in England. And the Ivorian comes to the Côte d’Azur for the field. “I wanted to rediscover the pleasure of playing football. Think only of football. The financial was secondary. This return to France will do me the greatest good. I want to have fun again here in France, regain confidence and the pitch. There are a lot of good players here, promising youngsters. The coach has a reputation for offering good football. I’m hungry for goals, I’m hungry for assists, I’m hungry for everything!“
Daniliuc wants to play
The Ivorian made a financial effort to come to Nice when other clubs offered him more. A nice blow for the Aiglons, who have not finished with their transfer window. “We expect people in front of yes,” Favre answers the question. Cavani and Diop?”Diop is on the list, Cavani is in Spain and should continue his career there,“answers President Jean-Pierre Rivère, who wanted to thank the work of Iain Moody, in charge of recruitment this summer after the departure of Julien Fournier. “We are also looking for a left side,“says Favre.”We may also have departures. Flavius Daniliuc is 21 years old and he wants to play. Of course I would like to keep him but I understand his desires.” The young Austrian defender could cross the Alps to revive himself.