For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. To enable commenting and other interactive features, please switch to the more advanced . Their partnership has unlocked the best of one another and should continue to do so for some time to come. 1 center back to organize and command the defense. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP) /. He wants to be up there with the best players in the world and leave his mark. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Copyright © 2020 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Arsenal confident Aubameyang will extend contract: Mikel Arteta, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s double strike in the FA Cup final versus Chelsea ensured Arsenal qualified for the UEFA Europa League. Their partnership has unlocked the best of one another and should continue to do so for some time to come. Mesut Ozil is also thought to take home around £350,000-a-week, with Willian back on £220,000-a-week. With Alexandre Lacazette, Bukayo Saka, Willian, Eddie Nketiah and Nicolas Pepe around to join him in attack too, this is a very exciting time for Arsenal. The Gabon international has been teasing the new deal for a number of weeks, most recently posting an hourglass emoji to his 1.6million Twitter followers. Losing 3-0 to Arsenal on the opening day of the season wasn’t altogether surprising, but following that defeat with four more goals conceded to Leeds United last weekend will undoubtedly have done a number on the Cottagers’ confidence. Real Valladolid v Celta Vigo — 12:30 pm ET Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has put an end to the speculation regarding his future at the club by signing a new three-year contract. That continued with a strike in the opening day beating of Fulham on Saturday. Following their impressive victory over the Cottagers, Arsenal face West Ham at Emirates Stadium on September 19 before a Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City on September 22. Opposition red card? “Arsenal fans, finally as you know I just signed the thing,” Aubameyang said. Hopefully it's going to be soon. Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new three-year contract, the club have announced. Aubameyang was joined on the call by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and his current team-mate Alexandre Lacazette, who praised his decision to sign the contract. As you know, I've just signed da ting," Aubameyang said in a live stream from the Emirates. Villa, on the other hand, have played just once and secured a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United earlier this week. The free-flowing attacking move that resulted in Ings’ goal was very much the exception, not the rule, as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side did very little with their nearly 50-50 share of possession. 20 minutes later, Emerson was shown a straight red card for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity. The Gunners star went live from the Emirates Stadium to announce the contract and here’s what he had to say. "This is my home, it's a great day. The Gabonese star has scored 72 goals in 111 games for Arsenal since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018. "He’s an important leader for the team and a big part of what we’re building. Aubameyang's contract saga had dragged on since last season amid speculation he wanted to join a club in the Champions League. when he entered the chat. Hopefully you are happy and I can’t wait to see you in this beautiful stadium again.”. Fans can now relax, however, as the 31-year-old will remain the spearhead of Mikel Arteta's rebuilding project at the Emirates Stadium for the foreseeable future, with the forward now expected to earn somewhere in the region of £250,000 ($320,000) per week as part of his new deal. Aubameyang, 31, was due to be out of contract next summer but the north London club announced his new contract as it comes off the back of Aubameyang putting in fine displays to win them both the FA Cup and FA Community Shield in August. 894646. Villa at home on Monday is a game we’re going to try to get three points.”, Dean Smith, on needing another signing: “We’re always looking in the market, we’re probably one short in the squad at the moment so we’ll keep looking at that. Opposition own goal? Aubameyang moved to Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 and has scored 72 goals across 111 games in all competitions, including one in Saturday’s 3-0 victory at Fulham on the opening day of the new season. Liam Delap: Have Man City unearthed their very own Haaland? The free-flowing attacking move that resulted in Ings’ goal was very much the exception, not the rule, as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side did very little with their nearly 50-50 share of possession. Simeone & Suarez could make life hell for everyone in La Liga. Aubameyang, 31, was due to be out of contract next summer but the north London club announced his new contract as it comes off the back of Aubameyang putting in fine displays to win them both the FA Cup and FA Community Shield in August. There should be a few goals, but that’ll be more down to poor defending than excellent attacking quality from either side. Signed. "I can't wait to see you in this beautiful stadium again. The obviously solution to make way for Declan Rice? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Having been named captain for the second half of the season, the Wembley triumph delivered the striker’s first trophy with the club since he joined from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018.