Barcelona accelerating pursuit of former striker, player ready to take a substantial pay cut

A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered an update on the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Barcelona accelerating their bid to sign the Chelsea outcast.

Aubameyang was a part of the Barcelona team last summer, but in order to make space in the squad, the club had to sanction his sale to Chelsea. However, the forward’s spell at Stamford Bridge has been nothing short of a disaster, which has led to links over a potential return to Camp Nou.

Although Aubameyang’s contract at Chelsea does not expire until 2024, Barcelona are open to signing the forward in the coming summer, preferably on a free transfer. The club are banking on Chelsea to offer the player a letter of freedom so that he can join the club for free.

The Gabonese international, for his part, is ready to rejoin Barça. He is willing to settle for the lowest salary bracket at Camp Nou, knowing the club are facing immense pressure due to the Financial Fair Play regulations put forth by La Liga.

If Barcelona are serious about re-signing Aubameyang, the player is ready to do everything he can to make the transfer possible.

Barça are very clear about the Aubameyang project. They want him to settle for a low salary and a short contract. The player is open to both conditions, just so that he can leave Chelsea for good.

However, it must be noted that the fate of Aubameyang will be in the hands of Chelsea. Barcelona are not expected to make a move for the Gabonese international if they have to pay a transfer fee in the summer.

As things stand, Chelsea are looking for a transfer fee. But many believe the Blues may ultimately fold as the player is not a part of the club’s plans going forward, even though the player has featured in recent Chelsea matches.