Sports

Aubameyang discloses position Xavi will play him at Barcelona

Published

3 years ago

February 3, 2022

Barcelona’s new signing, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has disclosed the position the club’s manager, Xavi Hernandez, will play him in the Blaugrana squad..

Aubameyang joined Barcelona from Arsenal on transfer deadline day.

The Gabonese striker’s main position is a centre-forward, but he can also play on the wing because of his pace.

Speaking at his unveiling on Thursday, Aubameyang said: “I’ve talked a bit with the coach and he sees me playing as a 9 and I’m ready to play as a 9.

“If one day he needs me on the wing, there won’t be a problem because I’m ready to play in these positions. For each player that comes here, he has to adapt because Barca plays incredible football.

“I have to adapt and I’m ready to do it. I have seen a lot of games and the team has a lot of quality.”

Aubameyang has not played a competitive match since December 6.

The former Dortmund star is in line to make his La Liga debut when Barcelona hosts Atletico Madrid on Sunday at Camp Nou.