Aubameyang talks Dembele, Xavi, Arsenal ahead of Galatasaray vs Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was signed by Barcelona on the last day of the winter transfer window as a free agent. After his problems became apparent at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, no one quite expected him to hit the ground running immediately.

He has, however, scored six goals for his new club in nine games, including a hat-trick against Valencia at the Mestalla. It is expected that he will start the game tomorrow against Galatasaray as well.

Aubameyang has settled into life at Barcelona so well, he is already giving pre-game press conferences, which Barça Universal follows in this thread.

On the game: “We are ready for tomorrow’s game. We really want to win, it is very important for the team.”

On his quick adaptation to Barcelona: “I expected it a little bit. I have worked a lot and I wanted to do well from the beginning. I’m happy with what I’m doing. The support from my teammates is making everything easier.”

On maintaining his form: “With the work and everything we are doing in training, I can maintain this level. I really want to do it. Hopefully, I can achieve it.”

On playing as a winger or striker: “Good question, I don’t know. Here I feel very good as a striker but at Arsenal, I felt better on the left. It depends on the team. Now I feel very good.”

On Xavi asking for his signing: “Xavi knew what I can do. We have worked hard on pressing intensity and learning to play in tight spaces like Barcelona do.”

On Galatasaray: “Galatasaray defended very well at Camp Nou. We know what we have to do to win now. I know what awaits us.”

On Dembele: “I’m seeing Dembele very well. He trains very well, with great enthusiasm and is playing very well, too. I had no doubts about him because I’ve known him for many years. For me, the most important thing is that he’s happy.”

“I’ve talked a little bit with Dembele. The future is his decision, we’ll see what he does, I’d like him to stay, I’m very happy to play with him. Let’s see what happens.”

Source: BarçaTV+