Barcelona shirt has prompted a feisty reaction from Arsenal fans. Aubameyang left Arsenal under a cloud in the January transfer window following a very public falling out with Mikel Arteta.
The Gabon international was stripped of the captaincy after a disciplinary breach and then had his £350,000-a-week contract ripped up to allow him to join Barca on a free transfer.
Arsenal failed to replace the 32-year-old striker in January and have now had to watch him bang in the goals in Spain.Aubameyang netted the first goal in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday night to take his tally to five goals in just five games for his new club.His impact, which includes a hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Valencia, has delighted Barca boss Xavi and the club’s former striker Gary Lineker. “Another goal for @Auba gives @FCBarcelona the lead.
What a start he’s had,” Lineker wrote on Twitter. Arsenal fans are conflicted, however, with some happy that he has moved on and others annoyed by his immediate impact.Although the Gunners are in good form themselves, following their crucial 2-1 win over Wolves on Thursday, they are short of goals up front.HAVE YOUR SAY!
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