Pepe's definitely a glue guy. One of those teammates who everybody seems to like, and he obviously has a few close friends on the team. Almost never lacking for effort, no doubt trains very hard, completely willing to do whatever the coach requires of him. Has some versatility. He's a fantastic teammate, and as we've seen, he has the occasional stunning moment in him.
I have definitely criticized that 2.5 + 7.5 deal many times, but Conte has brought out the best in him this season, and Pepe has really turned his game around; the club has spent a lot of money in much, much worse ways. He's been a very important role player, and adds solid depth to the club moving forward. Between he and Martin, we have those utility guys who should really help next year, with the increased work load.
Forza Pepedinho!