Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sent Arsenal fans an emotional goodbye message following his deadline day move to Barcelona.
The Gabon international was stripped of the club's captaincy back in December following a disciplinary breach and was left out of every matchday squad since, with football.london revealing over the festive period that the Gunners would be open to offers for the 32-year-old.
Saudi outfit Al-Nassr were keen to sign the former Borussia Dortmund frontman but he was keen to stay in Europe before La Liga giants Barcelona made a move late in the January transfer window.
Eventually, the Catalan giants struck a deal late on Monday night that would allow Aubameyang to leave the north London club on a free transfer, saving them around £25million in wages gives he still had almost 18 months remaining on his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal confirmed on Tuesday evening that he had left the club after a mutual agreement and football.london understands that the transfer will be confirmed once the Catalan club sort out some formalities with La Liga.
Now, the veteran centre-forward has taken to social media to thank the Gunners faithful, admitting that he was disappointed with how things ended under Mikel Arteta's tutelage.
Writing on Instagram, he said: "To the Arsenal fans, Thank you for making London home for myself and my family for the past four years.
"We went through ups and downs together and your support meant everything to me.
"Having the chance to win trophies and the honour of being the captain of this club is something I will forever keep in my heart.
"I have always been 100% focused and committed on doing everything I can for this club which is why leaving without a real goodbye hurts - but that is football.
"I’m sad I did not get the chance to help my teammates in the last few weeks, but I have nothing but respect for this club and truly wish all my guys and the fans all the best and many successful years in the future!
"Love, Auba"
