Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is 'poised to sign a new three-year contract at Arsenal' that will see him become the club's highest-paid player.
The news that the 31-year-old striker - Arsenal's leading goalscorer with 29 last season - has committed his future to the club will come as a significant relief to fans.
It follows months of negotiations between the Gabon international and the Emirates Stadium club.
The influence of Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta as well as Aubameyang's father was significant in persuading the striker to commit, according to The Athletic.
Arsenal captain Aubameyang was into the final year of his contract, which forced the club to choose between selling him for a transfer fee this summer of seeing him leave for nothing next year.
Inter Milan and Barcelona were among the elite European clubs interested in signing one of the Premier League's most consistent goalscorers.
More to follow.
dantai08
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Seriously tell me something different..I wanna see he has signed. Period
cuzzytee123
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I don’t want to hear is set anymore Let just see He sign three year’s contracts Finish 💯💯
tedy_
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breaking news;epl has just awarded aubameyang his second golden boot as they do not want to waste time deceiving others who think they can get it 😎
JohnWick7
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Wakanda forever💯 Auba in Arsenal forever💯
Nocdekmprt
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I respect Aubameyang for deciding to stay put at Arsenal. It shows that he's a Gunner, that he believes in the Arteta - managed Arsenal project and he's ready to participate. He's made a sacrifice that he will never regret. He's got the opportunity to become a hero at Arsenal. The story of the Gunners' renaissance won't be told without him as the captain of the ship. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
focimpst
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He deserves anything he wants, even if he said kreonke daughter give him
Armani25
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Official: Arsenal are lest assured of 20+ league goals for at least until 2023