Video of Aubameyang Seemingly ‘Regretful’ for Leaving Emirates Goes Viral

Video of Aubameyang Seemingly ‘Regretful’ for Leaving Emirates Goes Viral

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 4, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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  • Aubameyang returned to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since he left Arsenal
  • The forward was part of Chelsea's squad that was demolished 3-1 by the Gunners
  • Auba appeared to be regretful at one point as he took in the atmosphere at the stadium

A video of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang appearing to regret leaving the Emirates Stadium has gone viral.

The Gabonese striker made a return to Arsenal's home ground on Tuesday night, May 2.

Aubameyang was part of Chelsea's squad that suffered a 3-1 humiliating defeat at the hands of the Gunners during the London derby.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks dejected during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Alex Pantling.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks dejected during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Alex Pantling.
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This was the first time the Chelsea attacker was returning to the Emirates Stadium since he departed the club in January 2022.

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According to Sky Sports, the former Borussia Dortmund ace quit Arsenal after an alleged fallout with manager, Mikel Arteta.

His departure came after he had spent four years with the north Londoners, scoring an eyewatering 92 goals in 163 games.

Auba went on to join Barcelona on a free transfer, only to return to the Premier League with Chelsea last summer.

Auba's 'regretful' video goes viral

The 33-year-old's recent return to the Emirates Stadium did not go according to plan, as he made little to no impact before being subbed off at the break.

However, it is a moment of him caught on camera while in action that has gone viral.

The video showed the striker seemingly regretful, with Sportbible reporting that he was surely taking in the atmosphere at the Emirates.

The clip got fans talking on social media, with some sympathising with the former Gabon international.

@AFC_Yusuf tweeted:

"He never wanted to leave us."

@AddickGooner pointed out:

"A life lesson, don't bite the hand that feeds you! Took Arsenal for granted and paid the price."

@Morris779 posted:

"Aubameyang looks like he's reflecting on what could have been."

@BACKJCGNIAC added:

"Face full of regret."

Inter Milan wants Aubameyang

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on Italian giants, Inter Milan wanting Aubameyang as a signing in the summer, but only on a free transfer.

The Nerazzurri want Auba to replace Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, who is set to end his loan term in the summer and return to London.

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