On February 2, Beijing time, La Liga giants Barca officially announced that former Arsenal captain Aubameyang joined! He also became the red and blue army's fourth reinforcement in this year's winter window.
Since the winter window opened, Barca have signed Alves and Ferran Torres on loan, but Xavi also want a striker. After missing Morata, the main target was Aubameyang.
The 32-year-old Arsenal captain has fallen out with the club and his contract is due a year and a half away, and the Premier League giants have no intention of keeping him in the squad. However, the sudden arrival of the American sheep in Barcelona on the day of the window was still unexpected by the two teams.
The Spanish media once rumored that Barca had canceled Aubameyang's medical examination, but after negotiations, the two sides still reached an agreement. The Gabonese striker rushed to complete the medical examination and sign the contract at the last minute, and walked out of the office with a smile with Laporta.
After Arsenal's contract with Aubameyang was released, he became a free agent, so even if the winter window is closed, he can still get a free visa with Barca and complete the registration in La Liga, only today "time out" officially announced, without any problems.
It is reported that Aubameyang's contract will end in 2023. According to the World Sports Newspaper, before June 30 this year, his weekly salary is only 5,000 euros (according to rumors, not a monthly salary), and his salary will increase next season. And if Barca sell him at the end of the season, they will need to pay compensation.