Former Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has finally left the Gunners as he joins European giants Barcelona on a free transfer. According to reports, the one time African Footballer of the year take a huge pay cut to join the Catalans.
The former Arsenal captain had a big issue with the Gunners few months ago which led to his removal as the club captain and also being relegated to the bench.
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Aubameyang on Wednesday with an official statement released on the club’s website.
“FC Barcelona and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have reached an agreement for the player to join the Club after the striker terminated his contract with Arsenal FC,” the club confirmed.
“The play will sign a contract until 30 June 2025 with an option to agree departure on 30 June 2023 and his buy out clause will be set at 100 million euros.
“Shortly the Club will provide details of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s presentation as a first team player.”
