Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez has heaped praises on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on his contribution to the team during his brief stay in Spain.
Aubameyang, who left Arsenal to join Barcelona in January, agreed to a £10m transfer deadline day deal with Premier League club Chelsea.
After struggling at the beginning of last season, the former Gabon captain quickly established himself in Spain, scoring 13 goals in 23 games.
He helped Barca finish in second place to qualify for the Uefa Champions League and Xavi is grateful to have gotten the striker.
What Did Xavi Say About Aubameyang?
“I feel bad because he helped us a lot,” said Xavi during his pre-match press conference on Friday.
🎙️Xavi: ❝ @Auba was an example on and off the pitch, he made a big difference. If you look at his numbers, and as a person he’s a jewel. He was an example for the entire club and all the players ❞
⚽️ #SevillaBarça pic.twitter.com/km4u71Kr0f
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 2, 2022
“He is an example on and off the pitch, he made a big difference, just look at his numbers. As a person, he is a jewel, always training with a smile on his face.
“It’s a shame because these kinds of players you want to have in your squad but it was a good opportunity for him and for the club as well.
“We needed to put the pieces of the puzzle together, we are all happy but I feel bad as a coach to lose a player like Aubameyang. He was an example for the entire club and all the players.”
Xavi wasn’t alone in the praises with Cules taking to Auba’s farewell post to thank him for his service to the club.
Culers ,
6 meses pasado con vosotros
Pero me han parecido 6 años.
Todo el corazon que he recibido es indescriptible y sobre todo estos dias
Os deseo lo mejor y espero veros pronto.
Merci FamiliaAuba 😁🎶🟠🐉 pic.twitter.com/5tVE24Cbux
— AUBA⚡️ (@Auba) September 2, 2022
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Barca fans were all over the comment section, with one word standing out the most – “Thank you”. It goes to show how much Aubameyang was loved and respected by the club he represented for just 6 months.
Following his success in 2021–2022, Aubameyang was anticipated to lead Barcelona’s attack this season. However. the arrival of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich forced him to the sidelines.
He hasn’t started any match in the league this season, with Lewandowksi being the favoured started.
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