Chelsea sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marcos Alonso leaves club by mutual consent

Chelsea have completed the signing of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona. Aubameyang, who only joined Barca from Arsenal in January, has penned a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Ad «The experienced forward joins the Blues on a two-year contract and becomes the sixth senior signing of the summer window to bolster our men’s squad following a seven-month stay at Camp Nou,» read a statement on the club's website.

TransfersChelsea close to finalising deal for Aubameyang with Alonso going other way — reportYESTERDAY AT 07:46 «He scored 13 goals in 23 appearances for Barca last term, helping them rise from sixth in La Liga when he joined in February to finish as runners-up.» The former Arsenal goal-getter becomes the Blues' sixth senior signing of a remarkable summer transfer spree in which they've spent an estimated £260 million. That includes a reported €7.5m (£6.5m) fee that Chelsea paid for Aubameyang's signature. «I’m really happy.

It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start. I have some unfinished business with the Premier League so it’s good to be back and really exciting,» said Aubameyang. Chelsea and Man City to resume battle to sign Gvardiol in January – Paper Round Ten Hag insists Man Utd can be ‘dangerous’ but must be more ruthless A report in The Athletic on Thursday said that the 33-year-old had his jaw broken when his home in Barcelona was burgled on Sunday.

The injury, sustained as Aubameyang tried to protect his family, could keep the striker on the sidelines for several weeks, but didn't hinder a deal being finalised. The Gabon international joined Barca from Arsenal in January, signing a deal until 2025. He made an impressive impact in Spain, scoring 13 goals in 24