Laliga giants FC Barcelona are yet to confirm the capture of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to a delay from his club Arsenal.
The Gabon national team captain completed his move from London to Catalanoia on deadline day after passing his medicals on Monday but the two clubs are yet to confirm the deal.
Sport reports that Barca agreed to wait to make the deal official until after the transfer window has closed and after Arsenal announce the termination of Aubameyang’s contract.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang joins Barcelona, done deal and here we go. Contract agreed and now set to be signed by Aubameyang in Barcelona headquarters. Medical successfully completed. 🔵🔴 #FCB
Arsenal will save his huge salary as they wanted. Deal in place. #AFC #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/IZEDCj2Zky
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2022
Aubameyang was pictured signing contracts in Catalonia on transfer in what was seen as a breath of fresh air by the player’s fans after he fell out with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in at the start of the year.
The former Dortmund man leave Arsenal as a free agent and it is said they had reached a mutual agreement to end his contract.
