“Leaving Arsenal Without a Goodbye Hurts” – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Former Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has stated that it hurts to leave the club without a real goodbye.

The Gabonese forward stated this in a social media post after leaving the club by mutual consent ahead of his move to Barcelona on a free transfer.

Aubameyang trained with his new Barcelona team-mates on Tuesday after he agreed to a dramatic Deadline Day move to the Spanish giants from the Gunners.

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An Arsenal statement on Tuesday night confirmed Aubameyang’s exit: “We wish Auba all the best for the next chapter in his career and thank him for his contribution to the club.”

To the confirmation Auba said, “To the Arsenal fans, thank you for making London home for myself and my family for the past four years.

“We went through ups and downs together and your support meant everything to me.

“Having the chance to win trophies and the honour of being the captain of this club is something I will forever keep in my heart.

“I have always been 100 per cent focused and committed on doing everything I can for this club which is why leaving without a real goodbye hurts – but that is football.

“I’m sad I did not get the chance to help my teammates in the last few weeks, but I have nothing but respect for this club and truly wish all my guys and the fans all the best and many successful years in the future! Love, Auba.”