PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is set to make his Barcelona debut against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
The striker’s move to the Catalan giants has been agreed and signed, with confirmation imminent.
Aubameyang, 32, has not been in club action since Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Everton on December 6.
After featuring in a 1-1 friendly draw with Mauritania, he then missed Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign following a positive Covid test.
The former Gunners skipper will hope to quickly shake off any rust against Diego Simeone’s reigning champions on Sunday.
Barcelona moved for Aubameyang on Deadline Day after Xavi identified the need for another forward.
Alvaro Morata had been a primary target for much of the window following Sergio Aguero’s retirement.
But when the former Chelsea ace opted to stay at Juventus, Barca pounced for Aubameyang.
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After a deal that was on, off and then back on again – Aubameyang ends his recent Arsenal nightmare.
He will hope to hit the ground running against Atletico, a side he has never faced before in his career.
But if his record against their neighbours Real Madrid, five goals and one assist in six games, is anything to go by, Barca could be on to something good.
And a win is a must for Xavi’s men, who currently sit one point behind fourth placed Atletico in the battle for a Champions League spot.
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