The Gabonese striker was frozen out by the club following a disciplinary breach in December which also led to him being stripped of the captaincy.
Exit rumors were rife thereafter. Despite his contract running until 2023, Aubameyang’s days at the club, where he struck 92 goals in 163 games, seemed numbered.
Barcelona swooped in for him on the final day of the winter transfer window in a free move despite offering significantly lower wages than his £250,000-a-week at Arsenal.
At his Barcelona unveiling on Thursday, Aubameyang was asked about the fallout at Arsenal and he admitted it was tough.
The former Borussia Dortmund hitman was left out of all matchday squads by Arteta since December 6. Aubameyang revealed it was because the Spaniard wasn’t happy with his actions.
Arsenal outcast happy to sign for Barcelona
The 32-year-old couldn’t hide his happiness after signing for the Catalans, saying he looked forward to coming to Camp Nou.
Aubameyang is confident his signing will increase Barcelona’s chances of winning the Champions League, which they haven’t lifted since a second European treble in 2015.
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