Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals he turned down Barcelona offer to stay at Emirates
Star striker signed a new contract with the Gunners this month after a summer of speculation
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he turned down an offer from Barcelona before signing a new contract with Arsenal.
The Gunners captain extended his stay at the Emirates Stadium earlier this month, signing a new three-year deal to end a summer of speculation around his future.
But it wasn’t for a lack of opportunities elsewhere, the 31-year-old has said.
“They were several offers, notably from Barcelona,” Aubameyang told Canal+.
“My priority was to stay for two reasons. The first is the coach, Mikel Arteta.
“We spoke a fair amount during the lockdown and he convinced me, notably in terms of the project.
“And of course, secondly, is the love that I receive from the fans and people at the club.
“Since I have been here, I have been treated like one of their own and – as I am one of their own – I am going to stay here. It is as simple as that.”
Arsenal travel to Anfield in the Premier League on Monday evening to take on champions Liverpool.
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