Barcelona unveil Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on free transfer with bumper release clause and ‘early departure’ option

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer after the striker left Arsenal. The forward’s move was initially reported on deadline day on Monday, with the 32-year-old flying to Barcelona in order to push the deal through. Ad/> No announcement was made by the Spanish club, however, while Arsenal went on to confirm their former captain had left the club on Tuesday – the same day he was pictured training with Barcelona.

FootballDon’t cry because it’s Auba, plus: Coutinho screamer alert – The Warm-Up3 HOURS AGO Barca’s silence was ended on Wednesday when posting a video of Aubameyang on Twitter, with the Gabon international saying: “I’m here, Culers. Força Barça!” Their website confirmed Aubameyang has signed a contract until 30 June 2025, although there is an option to agree an early departure on 30 June 2023. He also has a buyout clause of €100m.

/> Aubameyang’s Arsenal career was deemed all-but over after he was stripped of the captaincy in December – with his latest “disciplinary breach” proving one too many for manager Mikel Arteta. After being frozen out of the side, the player took to Instagram to address his exit on Tuesday, admitting it «hurts» to leave in the manner he did. Greenwood released on bail pending further investigation West Ham braced for Rice bids — Paper Round He said: «To the Arsenal fans, thank you for making London home for myself and my family for the past four years.

We went through ups and downs together and your support meant everything to me. »Having the chance to win trophies and the honour of being the captain of this club is something I will forever keep in my heart. «I have always been 100% focused and committed on doing everything I can for this club