Barcelona made a concrete offer for Aubameyang but Arsenal captain snubbed LaLiga giants

Earlier this week, Premier League giants Arsenal confirmed that club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had extended his contract after months of speculation over his future. It was earlier revealed that Gabon international turned down several offers from top European clubs to agree to a deal with Arsenal. Sky Sports w reveal that Barcelona were one of top clubs that were keen on signing Arsenal star. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Barcelona attempted to seal Aubameyang transfer 

Barcelona were keen on sealing Aubameyang transfer last summer and had also made a decent offer to Gunners. This time as well, Catalan giants presented a concrete offer to seal Aubameyang transfer. However, former Borussia Dortmund striker went on to extend his stay at Emirates instead, netting a huge pay bump in process. 

Besides Barcelona, Serie A giants Inter Milan were also monitoring striker's situation closely. It is reported that Aubameyang was considering his future at Arsenal until arrival of Mikel Arteta. He had serious doubts over club's success under previous manr, Unai Emery. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Aubameyang speaks after extending stay 

However, Arteta believed that it was his as well as club's duty to make sure prolific striker stays put.  manr insisted that club should inform striker of ir ambition and plans. Arteta stated that it is club's duty to sign right players that will help team to challenge for trophies. 

After declining Barcelona's offer and extending his contract with Arsenal, Aubameyang spoke to club's website. “Signing for this special club was never in doubt. It’s thanks to our fans, my team-mates, my family and everybody at this club that I feel like I belong here. I believe in Arsenal. We can achieve big things toger. We have something exciting here and I believe best is to come for Arsenal.”

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Aubameyang's stats with Arsenal 

Amid Aubameyang transfer talk, striker's stats for Arsenal have been thing short of exceptional since his move from Dortmund in January 2018. Since Aubameyang transfer to UK, he has mand 111 appearances, netting 72 goals across all competitions. He went on to jointly win Premier League Golden Boot in his first full season, with 22 goals throughout course of campaign. 

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Im courtesy: Arsenal Twitter