The deadline day capture of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona was an outstanding move from Chelsea, according to BT Sport pundit and former Blues winger Joe Cole.
Aubameyang was brought in on the final day of the window on Thursday, penning a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Ad The former Arsenal striker, who cost a reported €12 million (£10m), made his debut against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday after he was named in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up for the Champions League opener.
Champions LeagueHow to watch Dinamo Zagreb v Chelsea in the Champions LeagueYESTERDAY AT 08:00 “Aubameyang is an outstanding player.
When you’re looking for a short-term option, he was the one who jumped out,” Cole said before the match. “He scored 11 goals in 17 for Barcelona, he does everything Chelsea need; he gets on the shoulder, he’s a finisher, he’s a proven goalscorer and it’s a great bit of business”.