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Borussia Dortmund blast Aubameyang over 'unpleasant events' after completing Arsenal move
BORUSSIA DORTMUND have blasted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over "unpleasant events" after confirming his move to Arsenal.
How to pronounce Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
In his four-and-a-half years at Dortmund, Aubameyang scored 141 goals in 213 games but the end of his carer was marked by a series of disciplinary issues.
Earlier this month Aubameyang was suspended by Dortmund after he missed a team briefing.
He was also disciplined in November over punctuality problems and in 2016, he took an unapproved trip to Milan which led to action against him.
And in a statement, sporting director Michael Zorc hit out at the Gabon striker for an unsavoury end.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Arsenal
Zorc said: "Apart from the unpleasant events of recent weeks, we like to remember that the story of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at BVB for more than four years was a single success story.
"He has done great things for Borussia Dortmund at this time, scored many important goals and is part of the team that brought the DFB Cup to Dortmund in 2017.
"We wish Pierre-Emerick all the best for his future at Arsenal."
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal timeline
January 21
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, Sven Mislintat and Huss Fahmy are spotted in Dortmund as speculation mounts over a bid for Aubameyang
January 22
Wenger speaks about the Aubameyang deal in his press conference but remains coy on the developments.
"You never know how close you are,” he said.
"This is the kind of thing - he is one of the possible movements, but we have other things in mind as well. We have plenty of opportunities and the final decision is not made.
"At the moment we are not close to any deal, Aubameyang or anybody else."
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 141 goals in 213 games for Borussia Dortmund
January 25
Dortmund reject a bid of around £50m for Aubameyang but talks continue.
January 27
Michael Zorc tells Arsenal to pay up if they want Aubameyang
"Either our demands are met, then there may be still a transfer,” Zorc told Sky Sports Germany.
“But, if they are not fulfilled then Auba plays until the summer in Dortmund. So it is discussed by the way also with the family Aubameyang and accepted.
"Arsenal has started several attempts that we have declined, so I can not say how it will end at the moment."
January 28
Arsenal agree £180,000 a week deal with Aubameyang to make him highest-paid player in club’s history.
January 29
Arsenal finally agree a £55m deal in principle with Dortmund - although the Bundesliga side want a replacement before the deal goes through
Dortmund wanted Olivier Giroud in return but are looking into Michy Batshuayi and Anthony Modeste.
January 29
Ian Wright admits he’s nervous about Arsenal missing out on the deal
“I’m really nervous because I really want that to happen,” Wright said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“Inadvertently Arsenal would have done good business by doing terrible business in the first place.
“They would have fallen on their feet, I’m so excited by that.”
January 30
Aubameyang gets a private jet from Dortmund to London and arrives at the Arsenal training ground.
January 31
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