Barcelona confirm signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Arsenal exit

Aubameyang joins Ferran Torres and Adama Traore in swapping the Premier League for the Camp Nou this

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal.

The striker fell out of favour with Mikel Arteta late last year, being stripped of the captaincy in mid-December after a disciplinary breach saw him omitted from the Gunners’ squad to face Southampton. The 32-year-old has not f

month

Malik OuziaWed, 2 February 2022, 11:59 am·1-min read  

Barcelona confirm signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Arsenal exit

In this article: 
The former Arsenal captain’s departure was confirmed on Tuesday evening, the Gunners announcing his contract at the club had been terminated by mutual consent in order to allow him to sign for Barca as a free agent. Aubameyang’s new deal includes an option to agree an early exit from the Catalan club in the summer of 2023, as well as €100million buyout clause.The 32-year-old was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy in December and exiled by manager Mikel Arteta over a disciplinary breach.

“To the Arsenal fans,” Aubameyang posted in a farewell message on Instagram late last night.

“Thank you for making London home for myself and my family for the past four years. We went through ups and downs together and your support meant everything to me.

“Having the chance to win trophies and the honour of being the captain of this club is something I will forever keep in my heart.

“I have always been 100% focused and committed on doing everything I can for this club why is why leaving without a real goodbye hurts - but that is football.

“I’m sad I did not get the chance to help my teammates in the last few weeks, but I have nothing but respect for this club and truly wish all my guys and the fans all the best and many successful years in the future.

“Love, Auba.”