Aubameyang spotted in Barcelona training before transfer confirmation

The Gabonese striker is understood to have sealed a move to Camp Nou from Arsenal on Monday night.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was pictured in Barcelona kit for the first time during a training session on Tuesday.

While the 32-year-old’s move from Arsenal is yet to be announced, he has already joined his new teammates in training as Xavi Hernandez’s side prepare for the weekend.

In the picture below of Tuesday’s session, Aubameyang can be seen in the background with Ousmane Dembele. The pair, of course, played alongside each at Borussia Dortmund. Apparently, they spent most of the session working together.

Aubemeyang sí se ha entrando esta mañana junto a sus compañeros. Se puso a las órdenes de Xavi pese a no haber sido todavía anunciado oficialmente. Estuvo muy pegado a Dembélé durante toda la mañana #fcblive pic.twitter.com/OKPmQRMXVf

— Toni Juanmartí (@tjuanmarti) February 1, 2022

Why haven’t Barca announced Aubameyang yet?

According to Diario Sport, Barcelona are in no rush anymore to get a deal over the line for Aubameyang.

The club chiefs can complete and announce a deal whenever they see fit, as the player is a free agent. He rescinded his contract with Arsenal on Monday, while also agreeing to lower his salary significantly to complete a move to Camp Nou.

So even though Monday’s transfer deadline has passed, it doesn’t matter anymore.

Meanwhile, Xavi’s men will return to action on Sunday to face top-four rivals Atletico Madrid in LaLiga at Camp Nou.