Arsenal reportedly paid Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang seven million pounds after reaching an agreement to terminate his £350,000 a week contract 18 months early.
The 32-year-old attacker was released. Arsenalwhile he made a deal with Barcelona last day to join blaugrana for the next year and a half.
According to The Times, Aubameyang you got seven million pounds to leave on a free transfer after an argument with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta due to disciplinary issues.
Aubameyang’s final days at Arsenal
The Gabon international was stripped of his captaincy after returning late from a trip to France and trained individually until he joined his national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Aubameyanglast club game Arsenal2-1 defeat away to Everton on 6 December. Arteta decided to freeze his striker from now on.
Aubameyang tested positive for COVID-19 before AFCON and was later diagnosed with overt heart lesions. He missed the tournament and returned to London to continue his recovery.
“We wish Auba all the best for the next chapter of his career and thank him for his contribution to the development of the club,” the statement said. Arsenalstatement.
Arsenal tried to sign Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina in January, but the 22-year-old opted to join Serie A giants Juventus instead.
Meanwhile, Aubameyang say goodbye to Arsenal fans in a post he posted on Instagram on Tuesday.
“The opportunity to win trophies and the honor of being the captain of this club is something I will forever hold in my heart,” he wrote.
“I have always been 100 percent focused and driven to do my best for this club, so leaving without a real goodbye hurts.
“I’m sad that I haven’t been able to help my teammates in the last few weeks, but I wish all my boys and fans the best and many successful years.”