Aubameyang talks Xavi, Dembele, Pedri, PSG links

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has quickly ingratiated himself with the Barcelona supporters only a month after his arrival from Arsenal.

Signed on a free transfer late in the January transfer window after Arsenal terminated his contract, Barcelona are reaping the benefits of the move as the 32-year-old has already bagged five goals in six games, including a hat-trick against Valencia.

The Gabonese international recently sat down for an interview with beIN Sports during which he spoke about several topics ranging from the impact of manager Xavi Hernandez to the feeling of playing at Camp Nou.

Touching upon the progress that Barcelona had made under the tutelage of their current manager and club legend Xavi, Aubameyang said: “Things are going very well with Xavi. He is a legend and will bring many things to the club. Barça deserves to be at the top.”

The former Arsenal captain also expressed his pleasure at being able to play for the Blaugrana, saying: “I’m very happy there because I’m at home. I’m Spanish because of my mother.”

Aubameyang has previously played in the top-flight competitions in Italy, France, Germany and England. Having now joined La Liga, the striker expressed his thoughts on the competition, saying: “The league is a good competition for me because it allows me to utilise my qualities.”

“My grandfather was from Atlético and I only hope that wherever he is, he feels proud of me for playing in La Liga,” he further added.

The centre-forward also praised his Barcelona teammate Ousmane Dembele, with whom he had played in the past at Borussia Dortmund. “For me he is still one of the best players in the world,” Aubameyang exclaimed.

The seasoned superstar also had words of praise for Barça midfield prodigy Pedri, as he highlighted the youngster’s recent performance against Athletic Club. “It’s incredible what he did the other day,” he said.

Aubameyang was also quizzed about the transfer rumours linking him to PSG before he signed for Barcelona in the winter. The striker revealed that he had held discussions with les Parisiens, along with a few other clubs as well.

“There were contacts with PSG but also with other clubs before I came to Barcelona,” he added.

Aubameyang also spoke about the feeling of playing at a special venue like Camp Nou, saying: “When you enter Camp Nou it’s something! Another dimension. I really enjoy it.”