The Telegraph: Aubameyang's departure without a transfer fee has saved the Gunners £20 million in wages

According to the news of many media, Aubameyang's joining Barca is currently only awaiting official announcement. The Daily Telegraph posted about the transfer, and the Gunners allowed Aubameyang to leave the team with a 0 transfer fee, indicating that the club is more focused on future plans, and Aubameyang's departure will save the Gunners about 20 million pounds in salary expenses.

After a day of intense negotiations between Arsenal and Barca, Aubameyang completed the final details of his permanent transfer to Barca on Monday night local time. Aubameyang had hoped to join Barca on loan until the end of the season, but after hours of negotiations, he would leave Arsenal permanently. Before the two clubs reached an agreement, he flew alone to Barcelona, a move that surprised Barca.

Aubameyang and Arsenal have 18 months left on their contract, and although the transfer to Arsenal will not receive a transfer fee and the details of the transfer are unclear, the Gunners will save around £20 million in wages as a result of Aubameyang's departure.

Arsenal's decision to permanently sell Aubameyang shows a lack of confidence within the club that he and Arteta can repair a broken relationship. After Aubameyang's lack of discipline, Arteta's decision to remove his captain's armband was also fully supported by the club's management.

Aubameyang's departure means Arsenal's squad will be thinner in the second half of the season, with the only priority they now have in front of Lacazette and Nketiah, who are also in the final five months of their contract.

Arsenal's decision to rebuild the club under Arteta was unquestionable, with the Gunners' top brass signing Aubameyang's permanent transfer to Barca, ultimately proving that the Gunners' long-term plans are more important than short-term results. At Arsenal, the club's culture takes precedence over everything else.

No single player is more important than the club's entire programme. Without signing any striker replacements, the decision to allow Aubameyang to leave could cost Arsenal a Place in the Champions League next season. It's not an exaggeration, and when Arsenal bid farewell to Aubameyang, they were already aware of the possibility. It's a bet on gunmen as they hope it will be a bigger benefit for the club.

（mageth）