Aubameyang reveals why he rejected Barcelona | Transfer market

Aubameyang was in the orbit of Barcelona to replace Luis Suárez. However, the Arsenal forward preferred to reject the Barça club's offer to renew with the Gunners. Just a couple of weeks ago it was announced that the Gabonese was extending his contract until 2023, thus closing the door to the Ronald Koeman team. "There were several offers, particularly from Barça, but also from other clubs," he revealed on Canal + France. The player acknowledged that there were contacts to wear Barça this season, but decided to stay at Arsenal. One of the aspects that led him to make this decision was the coach, Mikel Arteta: «My priority was to stay for two reasons: the first is the coach, Mikel Arteta. We talked a lot during the confinement. We were at home, we talked several times and he convinced me with the project. "" Arteta told me: 'You can go. I don't know what you think, but you can leave and win at another club or you can stay here and leave a legacy, '"said the forward. Although the manager's words were not the only thing that led him to stay. ”Secondly, because of the affection I receive from the fans and the people at the club. Since I've been here they have treated me like one of their own, and since I'm one of their own, I'm going to stay. ”Barcelona had him on their agenda as one of the Uruguayan's spare parts, but finally the forward preferred to stay for leave a legacy in the London club before leaving for the Catalan team. At Arsenal he is a key player in Arteta's schemes, his departure would have left the Gunners very touched while now he forms one of the most fearsome attacks in the Premier along with Lacazette and Willian.