Horror show for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Barcelona new boy faces undignified Xavi axe

Barcelona are facing an immediate headache following the deadline day signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of the resumption of their European campaign.

Aubameyang joined Barcelona on deadline day in a surprise permanent move. A loan switch had been touted, though the two clubs could not reach an agreement over how to split his colossal salary.

With the loan route ruled out, Arsenal sanctioned a whopping £25m saving on the remainder of Aubameyang’s contract when allowing the hitman to move for free. To help grease the deal’s wheels, Aubameyang reportedly took a significant pay-cut.

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His signing in these troubled times for Barcelona is something of a marquee transfer. Indeed, the Barcelona of the present day are far removed from the side that featured Lionel Messi and Co in their pomp.

That said, the rebuilding work must begin somewhere. And for all their well-documented financial troubles, Barca enjoyed a very impressive January.

Indeed, as well as Aubameyang, Barcelona also brought in Ferran Torres, Dani Alves and Adama Traore to strengthen their group.

Speaking on Tuesday, Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Aubameyang will be presented to supporters on Wednesday alongside Adama Traore.

“I like to give good news rather than bad news. Some good news is the