Published 18:01 IST, January 23rd 2020
Aubameyang has agreed to leave Arsenal and join Barcelona: Reports
Aubameyang's contract with Arsenal will end in 2021 and the player is valued around €70 million. Apparently, Aubameyang has agreed to leave Arsenal. Read on.
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Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona in on-going transfer window. Barcelona are in need of a top striker as Luis Suarez has been ruled out of entire season due to injury. In this time of crisis, Barcelona's new head coach Quique Setién (along with sporting director Eric Abidal) has decided to approach Arsenal striker. And if rumours are to be believed, even Aubameyang has given his thumbs up for switch. However, move looks like a long shot as Arsenal won't easily let go of ir key player.
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When Barcelona comes calling
Aubameyang recently became Arsenal's skipper. He has always displayed his love for rth-London based club. He is a loyal server of his team. However, it will take a lot to deny an offer from a club of Barcelona's stature. It can be an opportunity of a lifetime for 30-year-old striker to don famous burgundy coloured jersey and play alongside likes of Lionel Messi.
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Aubameyang has always been a bankable striker since his playing days at Dortmund. He won Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19 season along with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane. He has already found net 16 times in all competitions this season. Aubameyang's contract with Arsenal will end in 2021 and player is valued at around €70 million. Arsenal are currently on 10th spot of Premier League 2019-20 points table. y are in process of rebuilding (and regaining lost glory) under ir new manr Mikel Arteta.
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18:01 IST, January 23rd 2020