Pepe Reveals Why He Clashed With Arteta and Thrives Under Marcelino

Nicolas Pepe says he has no regrets about swapping Arsenal for Villarreal after a challenging stint in north London. He admits his biggest frustration at Arsenal was a lack of open communication with Mikel Arteta. Under Villarreal boss Marcelino Garcia Toral, Pepe says everything is different. He praises the transparency in their conversations and believes that constant dialogue has helped him flourish on the pitch. Pepe also contrasts the Premier League’s intense style and electric stadium atmosphere with La Liga’s more relaxed, possession-based approach. He feels the Spanish league suits his strengths and has already contributed five goals and four assists this season.

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