Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Striker's Arsenal exit confirmed, but Barcelona yet to complete signing

Arsenal have confirmed that striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the club by mutual consent, however Barcelona are yet to complete a deal for the Gabon international.

The 32-year-old flew to Spain on Monday to sign for Barca and was pictured training with them on Tuesday.

The Press Association report that Barca president Joan Laporta says the striker will be unveiled later in the week.

«We wish Auba all the best for the next chapter in his career,» Arsenal said.

The Premier League side also thanked Aubameyang for his «contribution to the club», having scored 92 goals in 163 appearances.

He scored both Arsenal's goals in their 2020 FA Cup final triumph against Chelsea as they won the tournament for a record 14th time.

However, he had not played for the Gunners since a disciplinary breach in December.

Aubameyang's departure on a free transfer comes four years after he made his £56m move to London from Borussia Dortmund.