Aubameyang Reveals Barcelona’s Hidden Touch: “Everything Changed After That Moment”

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened up about how his transfer to Barcelona helped him overcome a difficult period in his life, marked by a decline in his psychological state.

Aubameyang’s Struggles Before His Move to Barcelona

In 2022, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transferred from Arsenal to Barcelona. Before this move, he was facing serious psychological issues due to health problems in his family. He confessed that he had started drinking excessively during this time, but his transfer to Barcelona became a turning point.

What Happened?

In January 2022, Aubameyang moved from Arsenal to Barcelona and later shared the psychological challenges he faced before joining the Catalan giants. He revealed that he fell into depression due to health problems in his family but explained that his transfer to Barcelona helped him recover and regain his footing.

What Did He Say?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said: “Before transferring to Barcelona, I was in a depression because of the health issues in my family and had started drinking a lot.”

“Barcelona gave me a chance, and I will always be grateful to them for that. After going there, I realized that I had never enjoyed playing football and going to training as much. I was even going to train with the team on my days off.”

Aubameyang transferred from Marseille to Al-Qadsiah in July 2024 for €9 million. A year earlier, he had joined Marseille on a free transfer from Chelsea. Aubameyang played for Barcelona from January 2022 to September 2022, after which the Catalan club sold him to Chelsea for a transfer fee of €12 million.