OFFICIAL: Aubameyang joins Barcelona
It is now official. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become Barcelona's new striker. The Gabonese will sign his contract until 2025, he arrives as a free agent from Arsenal at the age of 32.
The soap opera of the winter transfer window is finally over. Gabon striker Aubameyang is a new Barcelona player. Although the transfer window ended on 31st January, it was only made official today.
Auba is Barca's third signing up front, after Ferran Torres and Adama Traore. Xavi Hernandez will have a guaranteed striker at his disposal and hopes to get the best out of him.
The Gabonese arrives on a free transfer from Arsenal, as Arteta did not count on him. Mateu Alemany, Barca's sporting director, has done a great job in signing him on a free transfer.
The player will sign a contract until 30th June 2025 with an option to agree departure on 30th June 2023 and his buyout clause will be set at 100 million euros.
The 32-year-old hopes to continue at the level seen at Borussia Dortmund and his early years in London. However, Barca have a problem, they can only sign three of their four winter signings, and it looks like Dani Alves will not be able to play in the Europa League.