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Arsenal hero Paul Merson reveals HUGE problem with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
ARSENAL hero Paul Merson believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is only going to get slower with age.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang's age is a worry for Arsenal, claims Merson
Aubameyang today completed his move to Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for a club-record fee of £60million.
The Gabon international has a stunning goalscoring record in Germany and many Gunners fans will be hoping he can reproduce that in the Premier League.
However, Merson has warned them that, at the age of 28, Aubameyang’s main asset, which is pace, will start dwindling fast.
“If Aubameyang finds anything like the form he found at Dortmund last year, they’ve got a bargain. They have,” Merson said.
I don’t know too many people that get quicker when they get older at 28 and that’s going to be the problem
“The problem is he’s 28, his game is really about sheer pace, he’s lightning.
“I don’t know too many people that get quicker when they get older at 28 and that’s going to be the problem.”
Aubameyang will wear the No 14 shirt at Arsenal, vacated by Theo Walcott who left for Everton earlier this month.
'Yo Pierre': Arsenal announce Pierre Aubameyang signing
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang today completed his move to Arsenal
He is the second major arrival at the club in this window following the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United.
The pair know each other well from their time at Dortmund together.
Aubameyang could make his debut against Everton at the Emirates this Saturday in the Premier League (5.30pm).
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