Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has confirmed he left Arsenal only because of a problem with manager Mikel Arteta.
Aubameyang was unveiled by Barcelona today having joined as a free transfer until 2025, after agreeing the mutual termination of his Arsenal contract.
Aubameyang was halfway through a three-year deal that Arteta helped convince him to sign in September 2020.
But their relationship broke down beyond repair after Arteta froze Aubameyang out and stripped him of the captaincy last month following a breach of discipline.
Aubameyang said: 'I think the problem was only with him [Arteta] and he made the decision.
'I can't say much, he wasn't happy and that's it. It happened like that. He wasn't very happy, I stayed very calm and that's it.
'They were difficult months but I think that's how football is sometimes.
'For my part I have never wanted to do something wrong and now I think that this is the past and I want to think about the present and right now that is my answer.'
More to follow.
Beautifulboy
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If Aubameyang can get a golden boot in the EPL, he will surely get one or two in La Liga.⚽️
yeseinoptu
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Auba until you start scoring for Barca .. otherwise keep quiet.. every player looks great on unveiling day.. Go and ask Leo Messi!
Humancal44
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I ain't got no problem at all with that, I'm just happy we reduced the wage bill by 350k of someone who's finished
Lambertino
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I have said it before that very soon the whole truth would be made known that Arteta is the problem of Arsenal. A coach can cause a player to be playing bad n not scoring goals. Let’s watch and see. Good luck Auba!
Mangisha
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Man, you gat nothing to complain abt. Though Barca seem to be struggling right now, Arsenal to Barca is one of the best upgrades you can ever make. The Arsenal legend in Henry did make one like that, he actually went on to win UCL at Barca. Be happy Aubameyang. Sometimes things happen for a reason, so just be happy.
JasperAnthony
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I ain't got no problem at all with that, I'm just happy we reduced the wage bill by 350k of someone who's finished
This is how you will appreciate ur top goalscorer since he arrived at the club. Shame on you, at least he is now playing on European nights, work towards that.
Fandeklmou
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If Aubameyang can get a golden boot in the EPL, he will surely get one or two in La Liga.⚽️
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You are still dreaming. The world has seen the best of Auba already. That guy is 33 mate and Barca will sign a new striker this coming transfer window. They just want him for damage control.
Deccklps
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I ain't got no problem at all with that, I'm just happy we reduced the wage bill by 350k of someone who's finished
Who’s finished 🤣🤣? Everyone knows arsenal will end the season as 7th of PL
Rawcdklnrt
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I ain't got no problem at all with that, I'm just happy we reduced the wage bill by 350k of someone who's finished
..and Arsenal will send the money to you for your upkeep 🤓.
raobcdilmy
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Auba until you start scoring for Barca .. otherwise keep quiet.. every player looks great on unveiling day.. Go and ask Leo Messi!
we will revisit this your comments in few months keyboard warrior.
Ksm_city
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I ain't got no problem at all with that, I'm just happy we reduced the wage bill by 350k of someone who's finished
Lol 😂… Auba is not finished but Arsenal is. U can kiss my as*.