Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Could Be on His Way Out of Chelsea

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Could Be on His Way Out of Chelsea

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Chelsea stint could come to an end earlier than anticipated
  • The Gabonese international has struggled to replicate his Arsenal form at Stamford Bridge
  • In nine appearances in the Premier League so far, Aubameyang has scored only one time

Chelsea forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be lined up for a shock transfer, just months after joining the Blues.

Reports now suggest Aubameyang is courting interest from various Spanish clubs amid his struggles at Stamford Bridge.

The former Arsenal man has a single goal in the Premier League in his nine appearances, and is struggling for game time under Graham Potter.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on January 1, 2023 in Nottingham. Photo by James Williamson.
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He was recently taken off in the game against Manchester City on Thursday, January 5 - despite coming on as a substitute - after having little impact in the Premier League encounter.

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According to The Sun, the arrival of Joao Felix on loan for the Blues could further complicate matters for Aubameyang, and might inevitably lead to his exit as early as January.

Atletico Madrid is among the clubs reportedly monitoring the 33-year old, who has some experience in the La Liga, having spent six months with Barcelona where he managed 13 goals in 18 starts.

Should Felix leave the Wanda Metropolitano, Aubameyang is seen as a perfect replacement.

The key question now would be whether Chelsea are willing to let the Gabonese striker go the other way.

Aubameyang is the key figure up front for the Blues, who have Romelu Lukaku on loan at Inter Milan and Armando Broja out for the long-term with an injury.

Will Felix transfer affect Nkunku?

Sports Brief also broke down how Felix’s loan move to Chelsea and if it would affect Christopher Nkunku’s move from RB Leipzig.

The Blues are expected to complete the loan move for the talented Portugal star, who is reportedly expected to extend his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano before sealing the move to England.

It has since been established that Felix’s transfer would have no effect on Nkunku’s move to Stamford Bridge, with the club already agreeing to pay more than €60-million in fees to the Bundesliga side.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.