Arsenal Bid Farewell to Striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang!

Arsenal Bid Farewell to Striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang! The Gabon superstar left the Gunners in stunning fashion on transfer deadline day.

Striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has left Arsenal to join Spaniards FC Barcelona. The club has wished him the best despite the manner in which he left the club.

Auba left the Londoners after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract before the end of the campaign. Thus, joining the Blaugrana on a free transfer.

The striker had fallen out with manager Mikel Arteta towards the end of 2021, which coincided with an upturn in performances and results for the club. He did not show up for training which led him to being stripped of the club captaincy and suspended indefinitely.

“Auba joined us from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 and won the Premier League Golden Boot in his first full season in 2018/19.” A statement from Arsenal read.

“He scored both goals in the 2020 FA Cup final win over Chelsea and scored again at Wembley as we won the FA Community Shield against Liverpool at the start of last season.

“Auba has been our captain for the past two-and-a-half seasons and made 163 appearances, scoring 92 goals in all competitions.

“The 32-year-old was named African Footballer of the Year in 2015 and won the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in 2017 during his time with Borussia Dortmund.

“His previous clubs have been AC Milan, Dijon (loan), Lille (loan), Monaco (loan) and Saint-Etienne, together with representing Gabon 72 times.

“We wish Auba all the best for the next chapter in his career and thank him for his contribution to the club.”

The club will continue with Alexandre Lacazette as their main striker for the remainder of the campaign. Arsenal Bid Farewell to Striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang!