Barcelona reach agreement with Arsenal’s Aubameyang, contract details revealed

Barcelona’s pursuit for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has gone red-hot over the past hour. The negotiations have been fairly straightforward and quick as the striker seems set to become a Barcelona player in the coming hours.

According to reports from David Ornstein of The Athletic UK, Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement with the player over his move to Camp Nou.

The proposed deal is a six-month loan with an option to extend by an additional year in the summer. However, this detail is not yet signed and is subject to the contract paperwork.

The deal will see Aubameyang’s illustrious Arsenal career come to an end, given that he is in the final year of his contract. With a renewal at the Emirates not in place, he will be a free agent after his six-month spell in Catalonia.

Aubameyang arrived in Barcelona earlier today when the deal was in its early stages. Despite initially appearing as an uphill task, Mateu Alemany and Joan Laporta have ensured the deal’s success.

The striker’s medicals have been planned for tonight, and an official announcement could take place as early as 22:00 CET.

In 12 Premier League starts this season, Aubameyang has scored four goals and missed six big chances. He could prove to be the ideal target man for Xavi’s system given the heavy utilisation of crosses by the team.

Note: The deal is also confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.