Izuchukwu Okosi
Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has officially been announced as a Barcelona player after he joined the club on a free transfer on deadline day. The deal was however ratified on Wednesday.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelFormer side Arsenal had to terminate the player’s contract, which they agreed to at the last moment.
Aubameyang’s contract runs until the summer of 2025 albeit there is a clause that he could leave in 2023.
Furthermore a buyout clause in his contract reveals that he has a $100m fee inserted in it.
Speaking to Barça TV about his move to the club and his role in the team, the Gabonese striker said, “It’s an honor to be here. I’m here to help and give my best.”
“In the end it was done. It was a very hard day, but in the end, I’m here, looking forward to it and very happy,” said Aubameyang, when being asked about the hectic day.
The Catalans have only the number 25 jersey available at the club. Though the number is usually reserved for goalkeepers, Inaki Pena’s departure has freed it. Aubameyang will take over the number 25 now, as officially confirmed by the club.
Barcelona manager Xavi will be able to count on him for Barcelona’s mega clash against Atletico Madrid this weekend. It is expected that the Gabonese international will start ahead of Martin Braithwaite and Luuk de Jong.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
