'Sorry for everything that happened, but everyone knows that Auba is crazy'
After sealing his long-awaited move to Arsenal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang posted a goodbye message for Borussia Dortmund fans.
Aubameyang became the Gunners' third signing of the January transfer window in a deal worth up to £60million. The Gabon international signed a "long-term contract" at the Emirates, ending weeks of rumours as he forced his way out of the Bundesliga outfit.
He scored 98 league goals in 144 appearances for die Schwarzgelben, winning last season's Bundesliga top scorer award with 31 goals, and Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "Apart from the unpleasant events of recent weeks, we like to remember that the story of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Borussia Dortmund for more than four years was a success story."
The 28-year-old took to social media to show his appreciation to those who supported him for over four years: "First of all sorry for everything that happened in the last month. But I wanted to change last summer, it did not work, but now it had to be," he wrote on Instagram.
"Maybe it was not the best way I chose, but everyone knows that Auba is crazy - and yes, I'm a crazy kid, hahahaha! I've made mistakes, but never with malice."
"I will never forget these four and a half years at Borussia Dortmund, because you all gave me the strength for the level I am now. Thanks to the whole BVB family, the fans, the club, the staff and of course my teammates! Your Auba17 !!!"