Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left an indelible mark on Barcelona in just six months. Although his time at the Catalan club was brief, the Gabonese forward won over the hearts of the Barça fans, scoring 13 goals in 24 matches and demonstrating his commitment in every play. Now, as a player for Al-Qadisiyah, Auba shared in the ‘Colinterview’ podcast how Barcelona became one of the most significant stages of his career. “If I had to choose a moment from my career, it would be my time at Barça, for the affection from the fans,” he confessed emotionally.

Aubameyang’s experience at Barcelona contrasts sharply with his exit from Arsenal, marked by tensions with coach Mikel Arteta. Among the revelations in his interview, the forward admitted that a series of disagreements and misunderstandings with the Spanish coach led to his departure from London. “Arteta left me out of a match against Tottenham due to a delay in training caused by a car accident,” explained the striker, noting that, although they spoke afterward, the relationship was already strained.

Aubameyang also recounted a critical moment in his relationship with the English club, when he traveled to France to care for his mother, who had suffered a stroke. “I stayed to help her with her medical appointments, but when I returned, Arteta felt I had betrayed him,” he recalled. This incident became the breaking point in his situation with Arsenal, leading the club to sideline him and ultimately enabling his move to Barcelona on the last day of the winter transfer window.

Aubameyang reflects on this chapter with maturity, taking responsibility for his part in the conflicts. Although he regrets not being able to continue at Arsenal, he expresses gratitude for the opportunity that Barça gave him to rediscover his best form on the field.