Chelsea are set to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for £10 million ($12m) in a deal that will see Marcos Alonso head to Camp Nou, GOAL understands.
Chelsea bringing in former Arsenal striker
Aubameyang heading back to London
Barca get another defender in return
Chelsea are edging closer to landing a proven Premier League performer, GOAL understands, with an agreement now in place that will see the former Arsenal striker return to London. A Spain international defender will be heading back to his homeland as part of that transfer package.
Aubameyang is set to pen an initial two-year contract at Stamford Bridge with an option for a further year. The player is hoping to have his future decided swiftly, as he is currently staying in a hotel after he was the victim of a home invasion and robbery last week. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has a close relationship with Aubameyang from their time together at Borussia Dortmund, and after a wobbly start to 2022-23, the head coach hopes the Gabon international can bring a spark to the club.
Barcelona are hoping that Aubameyang’s departure – and the potential exit of Miralem Pjanic – will free up funds and allow them to strengthen before the transfer window closes.
