Villarreal has extended Nicolas Pepe's stay through June 2028, pushing back his departure date by two years from the original 2026 expiration. The Ivorian winger arrived at the Spanish club during summer 2023 without a transfer fee after completing his previous contract. Coach Marcelino Garcia Toral integrated the 29-year-old into his tactical system throughout the campaign. Pepe delivered consistent performances across 28 appearances, accumulating 1,496 minutes of playing time while contributing nine direct goal involvements. His late-season form proved instrumental as Villarreal secured Champions League qualification for the upcoming term.
The Mont-la-Jolie native brings extensive experience from multiple European leagues to his...