Aubameyang Speaks After Signing For Chelsea

Chelsea have signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is expected to cost £10.3 million from Barcelona and Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria has joined on a season-long loan.

In 24 appearances for Barcelona after joining in February from Arsenal, the Gabon striker scored 13 goals.

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Chelsea have agreed to terminate the contract of Marcos Alonso and are expecting him to join Barcelona. Meanwhile, the Blues have the option to sign Zakaria on a permanent deal.

The Switzerland international signed for Juve from Borussia Monchengladbach in January.

After signing for Barcelona, Aubameyang had a clause of 100 million euros (£83.4 million) in his contract, but has played only eight minutes this season. Despite being more than £1 billion in debt, Barcelona have spent nearly £200 million on new players.

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly spent £255.3 million in his first transfer window as Chelsea’s owner, the highest amount any English club has spent.

Aubameyang said: ‘I’m really happy. It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start. I have some unfinished business with the Premier League so it’s good to be back and really exciting.’

Aubameyang left Arsenal on a free transfer after falling out with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. He got featured in the club’s All or Nothing documentary. He scored 92 goals in 163 games.

Aubameyang has scored 68 goals in 205 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal since joining the club on 31 January 2018. Only four players have scored more in that period.

Aubameyang scored 79 goals in 95 games for Borussia Dortmund under Thomas Tuchel, an increase of 38 goals per season on any other coach.

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In other news, Premier League giants, Manchester United have officially confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax.

The Red Devils in an official club statement said, “Manchester United has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, subject to a medical, player terms being finalised, and international clearance.”

Antony successfully completed his medical on Monday night at Man United Carrington training complex and is now waiting on visa sorted to get it signed and then official start training with his new teammates.