Arsenal: History repeats for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – with Barcelona set to leave the new signing OUT of their squad

By Mark White
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Arsenal let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave for Barcelona – but he already looks like being dealt a cruel selection blow

Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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Former Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has just joined Barcelona – but he might have to wait a little longer to play in the Europa League with his new club.

The disgraced Gunners captain mutually terminated his Emirates deal on deadline day, moving to Barcelona on a free transfer. The Catalan side have long been interested in the Gabonese goalscorer and at 32, this looks like his last chance to play at the highest level.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.