Barcelona have reportedly opened discussions with Chelsea to find a resolution for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the summer.
According to Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness, Barcelona could push to re-sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. They have reportedly made the ‘first move’ in negotiations. Chelsea are keen to recoup much of their investment, which could hamper a move for the Gabonese.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s career choices have come under scrutiny following his move to Chelsea. The saga with the striker rumbles on as Barcelona are again in the conversation about re-signing the former Arsenal captain.
Aubameyang quit Arsenal in January 2022 after mutually agreeing on a contract termination of his 350k-a-week deal. He signed with Barcelona on the same day and succeeded at Camp Nou. With financial troubles engulfing the Catalans, they decided to take up an offer from Chelsea for the striker for around €15 million.
After joining Chelsea at the request of former coach Thomas Tuchel, it was unfortunate to see the German leave a week later. Under new manager Graham Potter, he was majorly sidelined and later omitted from the Champions League squad.
Aubameyang was ready to quit in the January window, but transfer rules complicated any move. He could leave Chelsea in the summer, with few clubs keen to take him on board. Barcelona are one of those, as they wanted to sign him during the winter window.
Barcelona are open to bringing the Gabonese star but unlikely to pay anything for the €15 million-rated Chelsea star. The Blues want to recoup a significant sum of their investment, which may make matters tricky for the former Arsenal captain.
Barcelona reportedly made the ‘first move’ in their efforts to re-sign Aubameyang. They are hoping to find an agreement with Chelsea and come to a consensus over the unwanted striker. The Catalans may not particularly want the striker as a first choice. But they might be unable to sign anyone paying actual transfer fees.
Aubameyang loves the idea of a return to Catalonia, where he was regularly spotted in the city during his exile from the Chelsea squad. He could also take a sizeable pay cut to make a move happen, but much will depend on Chelsea’s stance.
