Barcelona Forward Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Beaten and Robbed by Gunmen at His Home in Spain

• Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was robbed by at least four men in the early hours of Monday morning at his residence in Barcelona
• The 33-year-old striker was beaten up and was threatened with firearms and iron bars, as several armed men broke into his home
• The incident comes as Aubameyang is linked with a return to the Premier League after interest from Chelsea

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the target of a brutal robbery at his home in the Spanish City in the early hours of Monday morning.

The 33-year-old Gabonese striker was attacked by several armed men in the robbery as Aubameyang was beaten helplessly in front of his wife, Alysha Behague.

According to Daily Mail, the thieves broke into the player's safe, climbed into his garden in the Castelldefels complex, and threatened him with guns and iron bars before fleeing with jewelry.

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The armed men will later disperse the scene in a white Audi, with the incident now under investigation by the Spanish Police.

Aubameyang has been linked with a move away from Barcelona this summer, with English Premier League club, Chelsea interested in signing the 33-year-old forward.

Chelsea having second thoughts over signing Aubameyang

Meanwhile, Chelsea are reconsidering its summer attempt to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona with just two days before the transfer window closes, Inside Futbol reports.

Barcelona are prepared to sell the 33-year-old forward, but for the moment, the negotiations between the two clubs have stalled.

Chelsea tabled a bid worth £15m earlier this month but are yet to reach an agreement over a fee with Barcelona, but the Catalans are believed to be holding out for a fee of £25m before agreeing to let the former Arsenal man leave.

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Aubameyang shuts down rumours he joined Chelsea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has shut down reports that he has already agreed on a deal to join Chelsea FC in the English Premier League.

Chelsea has been in constant negotiations with Barcelona over the player’s services.

Aubameyang was spotted at Barcelona-El Prat airport, sparking intense speculation that he was on his way to England to complete his move to The Blues.