Playing for Barcelona opportunity of my life, want to win Champions League: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
India Today
Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said he is looking forward to making a fresh start at Barcelona after he signed for the La Liga giants on the deadline day.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said he is hoping for a fresh start at Barcelona after he signed for the La Liga giants on the transfer deadline day following a tumultuous phase with Arsenal.
Aubameyang completed his move to Barcelona as a free agent on Wednesday after leaving Arsenal by mutual consent, ending speculation around his future after Arteta stripped him of the captaincy due to a "disciplinary breach" in December.
Aubameyang's signing follows the arrival of winger Adama Traore on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers as Barcelona look to rebuild after the departure of Lionel Messi to Paris St Germain.
In a quest to strengthen their attacking options, Barcelona also signed Spanish forward Ferran Torres from Manchester City for around 55 million euros ($62.68 million) in the transfer window.
"Barca is a great club that has to win the Champions League, that's why I came here," Aubameyang said. "I am here to do everything we can to get back into the Champions League and then go out and win it.
"I have always had the dream to play in La Liga, it is something I have dreamed of as a child. This is the opportunity of my life. Barca are one of the best clubs in the world so that is why I am here."
Barcelona are fifth in the LaLiga standings, 15 points behind leaders and rivals Real Madrid, who have played a game more.
