Pundit Rio Ferdinand has explained why Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will benefit from the exit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, despite the striker’s great form with Barcelona.Aubameyang endured a troublesome final few months with the Gunners. He lost the armband in mid-December after a disciplinary breach. The Gabon international was then kept on the sidelines for several matches before heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Aubameyang would have been hoping to improve his fortunes while on international duty. But he contracted coronavirus on the eve of the tournament and then suffered from heart lesions.
The 32-year-old ended his torrid few months by securing a free transfer to Barca, after …
- March 2, 2022
