Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer for Ł10.3m; the striker has scored three goals in 20 games, although only 10 have been started; The 33-year-old scored 13 goals in 24 games for the La Liga leaders in the second half of last season
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer
Barcelona have made Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their first No.9 target this summer on a forward roster that includes Liverpool's Roberto Firmino.
The La Liga leaders want to re-sign Aubameyang, who made a lasting impression in the Barca dressing room during his time at the club last year, competing with Robert Lewandowski.
Manager Xavi is understood to see the Gabon striker as a slightly different option than the Poland captain, but the financial aspect of re-signing him from Chelsea will not be straightforward - and Firmino will. was a free agent when his contract at Liverpool expired on July 1. .
Aubameyang is said to remain an outstanding professional player at Stamford Bridge after it was announced he would not be part of former boss Graham Potter's plans and was left out of their Champions League knock-out squad.
The 33-year-old's attitude is said to be still top-class and he has trained well with the aim of still trying to secure a place in the squad, after coming on from the bench in games against Tottenham and Wolves this year.
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Roberto Firmino will leave Liverpool at the end of his contract in the summer
Aubameyang is still not part of Chelsea's long-term plans however, and they are happy for him to move on this summer in what is expected to be a significant clear-out of players due to the number of additions they made in the last two transfer windows.
Barca were keen to bring Aubameyang back to the club in January but were unable to commit the necessary funds.
The club are trying to negotiate more flexibility with LaLiga for next season, which they hope will also include the return of Lionel Messi, but they remain at the limit of their financial fair play capacity as things stand. Firmino's status as a free agent, after announcing earlier this year that he would be leaving Anfield, was therefore brought in as another serious option, along with a free agent. due to another upcoming, Marcus Thuram of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Barca's list also includes 18-year-old striker Vitor Roque of Athletico Paranaense.
Aubameyang, who is also being monitored by clubs in Italy and Germany, is said to be keen on a return to Barca, and the intention is to work towards that outcome in the coming weeks, when his Chelsea contract remains open. one year left. . . run.
The former Arsenal striker hasn't had a happy day back in London with Chelsea, scoring three goals in 20 appearances in all competitions - including 10 as a starter.
Aubameyang joined the Blues from Barcelona for Ł10.3m last summer after a productive spell at Camp Nou in the second half of the 2021/22 season, scoring 13 goals in 24 games in all competitions.
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