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David Ornstein (tier 1 for arsenal): Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is happy at Arsenal. However, if he does leave the club, his preference is abroad, with Juventus, Barcelona and Inter Milan all keeping tabs.
More on Aubameyang from The Athletic article this morning, brief summary:
? Aubameyang is not unhappy at Arsenal ? quite the opposite. He loves London and has good relationships with team-mates and staff.
? There are suitors on the continent who could offer a more immediate route to glory. If Aubameyang is to leave Arsenal, his preference is to move abroad rather than stay in the Premier League. The Athletic understands Inter Milan and Barcelona have both expressed their interest, while Juventus are monitoring the situation. For a player who once turned down a lucrative move to China, this decision is unlikely to be about money. It will be about fulfilment.
? Aubameyang?s athletic attributes show no obvious signs of fading. ?Physically, he?s a freak,? says one Arsenal source. He played 3,138 minutes of this Premier League season.
? Earlier this season he was clocked at 35.5 kilometres per hour, making him the fastest player in the Premier League. That speed won?t vanish in a matter of months ? when it declines, it?s likely to be more gradual.
? The Athletic understands that when Arsenal study in-game data for metrics such as sprints and high speed, he invariably tops those lists ? usually alongside Kieran Tierney.
? Arsenal staff speak of a model professional who appears to be in his prime. ?Yes, he?s 31, but some would argue his injury record means you could take a couple of years off that.? His consistent availability is all the more remarkable given that he?s a sprint athlete, and they tend to incur muscular problems. Jamie Vardy?s continued success at 33 proves anomalies do exist.
? He is relishing working under Arteta. The coaching staff have marvelled at the fact a player with his experience and reputation will happily stay on to do extra work after every single training session. He doesn?t need to be pushed ? he will voluntarily take any opportunity to improve. The ?bad boy? myth from Dortmund has turned out to be little more than that.
? Starting on the left is not Aubameyang?s preference, but it is to his credit that he has played the role without complaint. The Athletic understands it is not a key point in the ongoing contract negotiations ? Aubameyang recognises the decision lies with the coach and is prepared to do what is best for the team. That stance underlined the regard in which he already holds Arteta.
? It is a sign of the significance of this deal that head of football Sanlleh? is now the sole negotiator on Arsenal?s behalf.
? Both parties have shown a willingness to find an accord.
? Although June 2021 is the official end date of Aubameyang?s deal, The Athletic understands Arsenal did insert a purchase option on an additional year. This technically granted Arsenal the ability to unilaterally extend Aubameyang?s deal by a further 12 months, if they meet certain financial conditions.
More on Aubameyang from The Athletic article this morning, brief summary:
? Aubameyang is not unhappy at Arsenal ? quite the opposite. He loves London and has good relationships with team-mates and staff.
? There are suitors on the continent who could offer a more immediate route to glory. If Aubameyang is to leave Arsenal, his preference is to move abroad rather than stay in the Premier League. The Athletic understands Inter Milan and Barcelona have both expressed their interest, while Juventus are monitoring the situation. For a player who once turned down a lucrative move to China, this decision is unlikely to be about money. It will be about fulfilment.
? Aubameyang?s athletic attributes show no obvious signs of fading. ?Physically, he?s a freak,? says one Arsenal source. He played 3,138 minutes of this Premier League season.
? Earlier this season he was clocked at 35.5 kilometres per hour, making him the fastest player in the Premier League. That speed won?t vanish in a matter of months ? when it declines, it?s likely to be more gradual.
? The Athletic understands that when Arsenal study in-game data for metrics such as sprints and high speed, he invariably tops those lists ? usually alongside Kieran Tierney.
? Arsenal staff speak of a model professional who appears to be in his prime. ?Yes, he?s 31, but some would argue his injury record means you could take a couple of years off that.? His consistent availability is all the more remarkable given that he?s a sprint athlete, and they tend to incur muscular problems. Jamie Vardy?s continued success at 33 proves anomalies do exist.
? He is relishing working under Arteta. The coaching staff have marvelled at the fact a player with his experience and reputation will happily stay on to do extra work after every single training session. He doesn?t need to be pushed ? he will voluntarily take any opportunity to improve. The ?bad boy? myth from Dortmund has turned out to be little more than that.
? Starting on the left is not Aubameyang?s preference, but it is to his credit that he has played the role without complaint. The Athletic understands it is not a key point in the ongoing contract negotiations ? Aubameyang recognises the decision lies with the coach and is prepared to do what is best for the team. That stance underlined the regard in which he already holds Arteta.
? It is a sign of the significance of this deal that head of football Sanlleh? is now the sole negotiator on Arsenal?s behalf.
? Both parties have shown a willingness to find an accord.
? Although June 2021 is the official end date of Aubameyang?s deal, The Athletic understands Arsenal did insert a purchase option on an additional year. This technically granted Arsenal the ability to unilaterally extend Aubameyang?s deal by a further 12 months, if they meet certain financial conditions.
