Akanji joins Manchester City, Aubameyang back in EPL after Chelsea switch
Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in London after completing his deadline-day switch to Chelsea.
Aubameyang only left the Emirates Stadium for FC Barcelona in February after his contract was terminated following a falling-out with manager Mikel Arteta.
He scored 11 goals in 17 LaLiga appearances for Barca. But, with their financial issues meaning they needed to ship players out, he was available should another club come in for him. Arsenal’s London rivals Chelsea are that club.
The 33-year-old Gabon forward has now been reunited with Blues manager Thomas Tuchel, his manager at Borussia Dortmund, agreeing a two-year contract at Stamford Bridge to become the Blues’ sixth senior signing of the transfer window.
Manuel Akanji has set his sights on winning silverware in England after agreeing a five-year deal to complete his move to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund.
“I am delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started,” said Akanji, who has taken the number 25 shirt vacated by former Manchester City captain Fernandinho this summer. Manchester City have been one of the best teams in Europe over the last few seasons.”
Akanji added, “They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out. So, coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career.”
(dpa/NAN)
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