Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pointed fingers at manager Mikel Arteta, accusing him of being responsible for the downturn in his career as a player.<\/p>\n
Aubameyang’s departure from Arsenal came after a turbulent period marked by a strained relationship with Arteta, ultimately leading to the termination of his contract with the club and a subsequent move to Barcelona.<\/p>\n
In an interview, Aubameyang recounted an incident during the COVID-19 period where he sought permission from Arteta to attend to his mother, who had suffered a stroke. Despite obtaining approval from Arteta, Aubameyang faced unexpected backlash from the manager upon his return, alleging that Arteta accused him of betrayal.<\/p>\n
The striker described how Arteta reprimanded him, accusing him of undermining the team amidst challenging times. Despite his explanation, Aubameyang found himself marginalized from the group, stripped of his captaincy, and excluded from team training sessions.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the ordeal, Aubameyang expressed bewilderment at Arteta’s handling of the situation, questioning the manager’s rationale and feeling unjustly treated during a difficult period for both himself and the club.<\/p>\n
Aubameyang’s departure from Arsenal marked the end of a turbulent chapter, with the striker now seeking a fresh start at Barcelona while airing grievances against his former manager.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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