Coach Mikel Arteta formulates ideas about what values he wants to see lived at FC Arsenal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s alternating ideas do not fit in with this.
Is he going to stay? Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is not really sure where he wants to play in future. But the Gabonese should not take too much time to make his decision, team boss Mikel Arteta warns him subliminally in an Instagram live stream with Gunners legend Ian Wright.
In the interview, the Spaniard makes it clear what he expects from his stars. Aubameyang’s thoughts of change do not fit into the coach’s ideas: “We have a very clear idea of what we are. If I have to persuade a player to stay or join… that makes me a bit sceptical.”
While the attacker is an integral part of his plans, as Arteta indicated in mid-March. However, the 38-year-old now reaffirms what he also expects from his top scorer: “You have to say: ‘I want to play for this club, he represents my values, my playing style. The coach goes on to say to the squad, “Those are the emotions I want to see here.”
Arttetas announcement: “Everyone wants to come here.”
With regard to negotiations with possible new members, the team boss is self-confident. He hints that he could also replace his top striker in case of doubt: “As soon as we mention Arsenal, everyone around the world knows. Everyone wants to come here.”
Artetas announcements come as a surprise. In mid-March, Unay Emery’s successor, Unay Emery, confirmed he would definitely keep Aubameyang. Particularly curious: His conversation partner Ian Wright himself suggested a change to the former BVB star. “If he was in a better team, he would win the Premier League and fight for a place in the Champions League final, and I think he deserves it,” said the 56-year-old at Premier League Productions.