Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says the way of his departure from Arsenal “hurts” as he edges nearer to a transfer to Barcelona.
The 32-year-old former Gunners captain was pictured coaching along with his potential new team-mates after arriving in Spain on Monday.
Confusion reigned, nevertheless, when no settlement was reached as deadline day handed however his launch by Arsenal now makes him a free agent.
Previous to the completion of his transfer to the Camp Nou, Aubameyang took to social media on Tuesday night time to publish a farewell message to the membership he has referred to as dwelling since 2018.
In a publish on Instagram, Aubameyang wrote: “To the Arsenal followers, Thanks for making London dwelling for myself and my household for the previous 4 years. We went via ups and downs collectively and your assist meant all the pieces to me.
“Having the possibility to win trophies and the honour of being the captain of this membership is one thing I’ll without end preserve in my coronary heart.
“I’ve all the time been 100 per cent centered and dedicated on doing all the pieces I can for this membership which is why leaving with out a actual goodbye hurts – however that’s soccer.
“I’m unhappy I didn’t get the possibility to assist my teammates in the previous couple of weeks, however I’ve nothing however respect for this membership and really want all my guys and the followers all the perfect and plenty of profitable years sooner or later!”
The Gabon worldwide returned dwelling early from the Africa Cup of Nations because of well being causes however has not performed for Arsenal since being disciplined by the membership in December.
He had been linked with a mortgage transfer this January, with Barcelona amongst numerous European golf equipment who had proven an curiosity, in addition to groups based mostly within the Center East.
The PA information company understands that talks progressed with the LaLiga facet on Monday and a deal, releasing him from his £250,000-a-week fundamental wage on the Emirates Stadium, means he can be part of the Catalan giants exterior of the switch window.
It’s believed Arsenal held again on asserting Aubameyang’s departure, 4 years to the day since he signed from Borussia Dortmund, as a gesture of respect to Barcelona, whose president, Joan Laporta mentioned on Tuesday the official unveiling could come later within the week.
Nonetheless, footage which appeared to point out Aubameyang behind shot coaching at Barcelona subsequently emerged.
Kaynak: briturkish.com