Official: Barcelona announce the signing of Aubameyang from Arsenal

After a see-saw of speculations, Barcelona have officially confirmed the capture of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal.

The 32-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou in recent days and a transfer looked imminent on deadline day, with the striker arriving in Catalonia to finalise the deal.

Ha llegado su hora.

¡Bienvenido, @Auba! pic.twitter.com/PGcyG1NsR1

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) February 2, 2022

However, there were a lot of twists and turns along the way, as reports claimed that a move had fallen through as the player and the club were unable to reach an agreement over wages.

But, just when it looked like the Blaugrana were set to end up empty-handed, fresh claims emerged stating that a move was back on. While it was initially expected to be a loan deal until the end of the season, Aubameyang has joined the club on a permanent transfer on a Bosman move.

The 32-year-old has a stunning track record, having enjoyed a great spell with Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Even though he struggled to deliver the goods for the Gunners in the ongoing campaign, his experience and goalscoring acumen will provide a major boost to Barcelona.

Aubameyang has signed a contract until the summer of 2025 with the Blaugrana and becomes the club’s third January signing after the arrivals of Ferran Torres and Adama Traore, both of whom were also signed from the Premier League.

There is an exit option agreed in 2023, and he will have a release clause of €100 million.

The striker has signed on a free transfer after Arsenal terminated his contract. Aubameyang was due to become a free agent in June 2023, anyway.

Safe to say that it has been quite a productive transfer window for Xavi Hernandez & co. setting them up for a promising second half of the campaign.