Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mikel Arteta with the FA Cup (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh, Catherine Ivill/Getty Pictures)
Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hit out at Gunners supervisor Mikel Arteta for the best way he handled him simply earlier than his exit from the membership.
Aubameyang was a star participant for Arsenal for a variety of years and even grew to become membership captain for a quick interval, although issues quickly turned bitter as he ended up leaving the Emirates Stadium halfway via the 2021/22 season.
Discussing his departure now, Aubameyang has offered his facet of the story as he felt Arteta was unfair on him at a time when his mom was in poor health.
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The Gabon worldwide is now taking part in within the Saudi Professional League, having had spells at Barcelona, Chelsea and Marseille since leaving Arsenal.
He’s a participant many Gooners will bear in mind fondly, regardless of his tough finish in north London, and maybe they’ll really feel some sympathy for him after listening to his tackle how Arteta dealt with the state of affairs.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on how Mikel Arteta ‘killed’ him
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang throughout his time at Arsenal (Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
Talking to The Athletic, Aubameyang mentioned: “My mistake. I ought to have come again the evening earlier than, however I arrived within the morning. I didn’t inform them that I might miss the flight as a result of I used to be preoccupied with my mum’s stuff (medical examinations).
“I went on to a crew assembly. All the things was regular. After that, he (Arteta) mentioned, ‘Include me’. That is the place he began shouting. He mentioned I couldn’t do that as a result of I used to be the captain and it was not acceptable.
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“He mentioned I gave him a knife in his again; I don’t know why he mentioned that. I used to be actually p**sed off as a result of it was not true and he knew why I flew. He knew the explanation and what was taking place, he knew I used to be struggling that yr. I used to be anticipating assist from him, not killing me like this.
“Once I’m late, (and) it’s my fault — no downside. I at all times mentioned sorry. However on this case, I’ll by no means ask for forgiveness. For taking my mum from Laval (his hometown in France) to London? No. Even when I got here a day late, I might by no means ask for forgiveness. You perceive otherwise you don’t. If not, don’t give a break day or inform folks they can not fly.”