Without a doubt, the renewal of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was one of Arsenal's priorities this summer. The Gabonese striker ends his contract at the end of next season and the Gunners were eager to extend their relationship, something that would be close according to reports in the English press.
The Daily Mail explains that there would already be an agreement for the renewal of ‘Auba’, a contractual extension that will be millionaire. The African star would be very close to renewing for three more seasons at the rate of a salary that would touch 15 million euros per season, something that would make him the highest paid player in Arsenal.
The agreement would come after the 'Gunners' finally managed to qualify for the Europa League after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final, precisely with a decisive performance by Aubameyang, who scored both goals for Arsenal in that match.
Mikel Arteta always expressed that he wanted to continue counting on ‘Auba’ in to lead his project, something that would be close to happening, largely thanks to the figure of Raúl Sanllehí. The executive has worked in the shadows to be able to guarantee the continuity of the Gabonese, who had doubts to continue given the erratic record of the club before the arrival of Arteta.
Arsenal seek to cut distances with the best and have managed to close the incorporation of Willian at zero cost. The next pass for the English team will be to close the hiring of Lille defender Gabriel Maghalhaes, with whom there have already been contacts.