Despite there being rumors of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wanting to leave, the striker has reassured manager Mikel Arteta that he will remain committed to the club, according to reports in Telegraph.
The report states Arsenal will find it difficult to keep hold of the Gabonese striker past the end of this season. However the 30-year-old forward has promised to give his everything for new head coach Arteta.
It further states that Aubameyang is willing to put the team ahead of himself at least until the end of the season, although his long term future is still in doubt.
The forward was one of the most impressive performers in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea during the weekend. He got on the score sheet to register his 13th goal of the Premier League campaign and 15th overall.
What was even more commendable was the way in which he helped out at the defensive end with some crucial tackles and interceptions. This led to him being praised by the Arsenal fans.
There are less than two years left on Aubameyang’s contract so if Arsenal cash in on him this would be the perfect opportunity. His astonishing scoring rate since he joined is proof that he still has what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
The current situation for the Gunners is not ideal as they sit in 12th place going into the New Year. For Arteta, the primary objective will be to get back into the Champions League and for that to happen, results will have to begin changing rapidly. This is where having a player like Aubameyang can help enormously.
If not through the Premier League, the only other route back to the European elite is through the Europa League. This is easier said than done given the quality of teams that are in the mix and will be looking to win.
The New Year presents a great opportunity for Arsenal to turn their season around as they take on their direct rivals in Manchester United. If they can get a win, it can kick start the second half of the Premier League campaign. Aubameyang has been a crucial player for the Gunners and fans will be hoping that it will remain the case for some more time.
