Finally, Auba signed da ting.
I do NOT want to see a ⌛ emoji EVER again. NEVER.
This moment is huge for the project. Auba is one of the best sharpshooters in the world. He’s the de facto leader in the dressing room. Charismatic, swagger for days, the absolute embodiment of everything we love at Arsenal. An adopted North Londoner. We are VERY lucky he’s dedicated his prime to us.
It didn’t come cheap. £250k a week over 3 years plus all the trimmings. The total deal could be worth up to £55m. Wow, wow, wow.
Totally deserved though. There’s no debate over whether this deal is worth the money. He’s expanded his game, shown that he can push through the downtimes, and he’s proved that he is the BIG game player we’ve been desperately hunting for over the years.
There are many layers to why this signing is important, and look, I’ll be first to admit I wanted to cash in on him.
Firstly, the Arteta revolution would have taken a lot longer if we’d lost him this summer. Goalscorers are still the rarest of commodities in world football. More importantly, it’d be very hard to buy the sort of momentum his endorsement offers.
Secondly, we now become an even hotter project in the eyes of world football. Signing elite players just became a little easier. If you are Aouar (who took a red last night to speed his move to Arsenal), the thought of feeding balls to Auba must be exciting. If you’re a young player, imagine the prospect of sharing a dressing room with a global icon?
Thirdly, this has been a summer of carnage for football. We have no money, but our dear leaders have shuffled the pack to make this happen. That shows that we now have people in the backroom that can sell a big idea to the CEO. It also means – I hope – that we have a CEO that can sell to the KSE group in Delaware.
This is a good day to be an Arsenal fan. The dark clouds that have hung over the club for 10 years are starting to break. There’s light. The vision is clear. You can feel the energy behind the rocketship the club is trying to send into orbit.
There’s still a huge amount of work to do. Our squad is a long way from perfect. We need to shift on some of the problem players. We need to find consistency. The on-pitch execution needs to rapidly evolve into something that is pleasing.
That’ll come with time. Ups and downs will be part of that journey. Our faith will certainly be tested this season.
… but we’re on the right path.
The players, fans, and club believe we’re going places. When was the last time you felt this way about Arsenal?
Just a short one today. I have a fresh Auba podcast I recorded with Dom. Enjoy!
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Pedro
Trust a marketing guy to jump on the positive “message” angle!
I guarantee Aouar would hit the ground running if we got him.
Haven’t you guys seen him toy with the City defence a couple of weeks ago ?
He is tailor made for the league imo.
Luteo
“But people ARE complaining about Aubemeyang’s contract”
And people ARE complaining about people supposedly complaining ( or making an observation) about Aubameyang’s contract
Marc
“Strange you feel so defensive over an observation that wasn’t directed at you.”
I was just making an observation,
Karim, didn’t he also rip us a new one in the Emirates Cup?
Random Arsenal players from history.
Martin Angha is now a dog food taster!
Pedro
I believe so.
I guess we will have to view the Auba signing, in terms of success at the end of the contract term, much as w have with the Ozil signing. The differences between the two are night and day, in my opinion. Auba’s work ethic and productivity has rarely been brought into question. Ozil’s work ethic in particular has been brought into question dating back to Real Madrid days, where Mourinho labelled him lazy and unwilling to put in the work required. To date, this has pretty much remained Ozil’s M.O.. Ozil’s productivity, thats a more interesting one because up until… Read more »
Luteo
” Stupid is thinking that Ozil is a savior and that Auba’s new salary has anything to do with the neverending disappointment Ozil provided us for the last few years.”
No..Stupid is bringing Ozil into the conversation everytime I make a comment, and then accuse me of doing exactly that.
Now that is pretty dumb.
Left
Is that a taster of food for dogs or a taster of foods made from dogs?
Aubameyang is 31 but plays like a 25 year old.
Therefore, when he’s 34, he’ll physicality only be 28.
An absolute bargain then.
“What Martinez story has taught the academy players is that there is no guarantee that ever after making a big impression in the few opportunities you are given that you will become a regular first team starter.“ Jesus… Martinez said himself that the club wanted to retain him and offered him a new deal after that cameo as first choice, but ultimately he refused and that the club actually showed him total “class” by respecting his decision to go elsewhere. He said it showed that if you do your best for the club they will always support and respect you.… Read more »
“Will he be the same at 34? Who knows. But we’ll certainly get an elite 2 years out of him”
Even at 35. he will have the skills to play, I don’t understand why people are worried about Aubas decline. He has natural fitness and will be able to score a FA cup final goal against spurs in 2023.
You heard it here second ❤️
Pierre
Refer to my last comment for an answer to that one, the shit you’re trying to pull now with your tautology is equally as stupid.
crimson
Don’t be fucking stupid.
No way the Spud’s are making the FA Cup final in 2023.
Auba deserves every bit of that 350k weekly contract.
His consistent goal scoring apart, he’s a positive energy around the club. He exemplifies why the club left Highbury for a bigger capacity venue.
Please don’t compare him with Ozil.
Marc,
No, that’s Park Chu Young.
Do you think I’ll get away with that one?
Left
Personally I think you’re comment is disgusting and I’ll be lobbying Pedro to ban you for life.
I would have given Aubameyang 500 grand a week to stay if that’s what it took…
He’s top quality and top quality doesn’t come cheap.
Karim knows his shit. If we land Aouar, get excited.
“Stupid is bringing Ozil into the conversation everytime I make a comment” You come with a reputation, and it’s well earned. It’s stupid of you to try and pretend otherwise. You may not appreciate it but it’s your own fault that the spectre of your love for Ozil looms over every comment you make. It’s your own fault you like to defend the stupidest of opinions other people offer whenever it aligns with your agenda. We get it, you’re a narcissist, the rest of the fans are below you and we’re all just moving to your whims aren’t we. Go… Read more »
No.
Dumb is when someone constantly accuses others of being “obsessives“ when in fact they are the ones who clearly have the obsession complex.
Somebody watch this and tell me he’s not one of the best midfielders around
https://youtu.be/mhTGYhlWHbg
He’s not one of the best midfielders around.
Well you did ask.
Marc
You couldn’t have watched that video before answering the question. It is over 10 mins long.
Your answer is nullified.
Karim
Several months ago I put my MF wish list up with Aouar atop it, was told he’s “too lightweight” for the Prem by couple geniuses on here.
SMH.
That about sums it up perfectly, Luteo. Well articulated.
He could have an opinion without seeing a YouTube video. Myself? I will bow to Karims knowledge of French football.
Dissenter
He asked me to tell him something so I did – some people are just hard work!
All this talk of Aouar will be pointless if they don’t actually acquire him, would you not think? First things first, acquire him and then let him hit the ground running and judge accordingly.
Fair enough Ernest.
Regarding Auba’s age, if memory serves i recall a certain aged Thierry Henry still having it when he came for his final farewell tour a number of years back. Point being, if you are a natural goal scorer, you will always be a natural goal scorer – and Auba is exactly that and age is only going to slow him down but wont stop his ability to find the back of the net.
I thought we were allowed to have an opinion on this forum?
Left testicle
“He could have an opinion without seeing a YouTube video. Myself? I will bow to Karim’s knowledge of French football.”
Karim did say to watch and then tell him if…
Hope you’re doing well
Ernest
One of the reasons I don’t get into the armchair scouting competition. If the club have identified Aouar, Partey or any other player as being what we need then outside of a few exceptions I’ll get behind the player and judge them on what they do for Arsenal in the PL.
On that Karim, he certainly does bring an intrigue factor with him.
Dissenter / Left
You do realise that I was fucking about?
Re-signing Auba is easily the best player signing Arsenal have made in the past 5-10yrs……very easy to reach that conclusion really. How many of you fat, out of shape, lazy, moaning fuckers will be around to see him play at 34. Better thank God you are seeing him play and score for fun NOW.
“I thought we were allowed to have an opinion on this forum?”
Whoever said that should be shot and pissed on!
Aubameyang led Arsenal to 8th position and an FA Cup triumph.
Is he really worth the money..
Cheers guys, much appreciated.
Hope you’re doing great Dissenter my friend
…and age is only going to slow him down but wont stop his ability to find the back of the net.
…………….
It will affect his a abiliity to score goals as he won’t be able to run past, or in behind, defenders!?
Ernest Reed
Don’t you know the Arsenal people scour this blog daily.
Talking about Aouar may actually convince someone at Arsenal to sign him.
*Disclaimer this is /s, not to be taken literally
Ernest
Le Grove was born arm chair scouting and pining for players like Xabi Alonso, Yann M’Vila, Pirlo, Sneijder, Reus, Draxler, Götze etc etc etc…. we absolutely fucking love a player that will likely not happen.. notably mids.
Ernest has fone all menopausal.
“I thought we were allowed to have an opinion on this forum?”
Don’t be fucking stupid. It’s all Oatmilk from now on.
Ernest
You bet he does.
Marc
I did
*gone
Is it RedTruth or Implausible Cummunist?
Oh Red really is he really worth it you say ? Lol
Leeds gunner it’s Da Ting not ta ting he is not shooting a can with an air rifle lol
TBF mate the ghetto slang here in London the kids talk is weird
I call it jafaican.
I saw Aouar rip us one in the Emirates cup very impressive quick feet and vision
Karim
Do you get the feeling Aouar is for sale this window.
Lyon are flogging off their best players at an alarming rate. They are set to set Bertrand Traore to Villa.
Communist – flipping auto-fill
Auba is crafty, Left. Guys like him will always find a way.
This could be 2 transfer windows we’ve had back to back that are positive.
It’s an odd feeling.
You guys bust me up!
Ernest
I think you might have been right first time!
Id like to say i regret that word, but…nah!
Diss
Both he and Memphis have a gentleman’s agreement with the Lyon Boss so that they can leave this season.
Juninho repeated today there were no offers on the table yet. Just need to pull the trigger before another club does.
Graham
“Dumb is when someone constantly accuses others of being “obsessives“ when in fact they are the ones who clearly have the obsession complex.”
I’m obsessed with golf..that’s about it .
Graham you would appreciate this when I tell you that I went round in level par yesterday…
So a good day all round , Aubameyang signs and a level par round for the first time in my life…
Level par being what for your course, Pierre?
It was a harsh red last night, he didn’t get a sent off on purpose to push for a transfer.
Plus Lyon are out of Europe and depend a lot on their home games ticket sales. So yeah, everything points to it imo.
It seems Barcelona don’t have the funds to land Memphis. They are really cash broke.
Maybe it’s time for someone to make a $824,999,999 bid for Leo Messi , just a teeny less than his release clause.
Pierre
LG aside for one minute, that’s pretty good Pierre.
What’s your handicap again?
Getting ooh aagh from Lyon won’t be easy.Their owner ,Aulas,is notoriously diff to deal with .A bit like De Laurentis at Napoli.I can guarantee that if a new reported bid of €40 million or less has gone or is about to go in it won’t be accepted.The mad b’stards will want at least €45 million ( £41 million approx)& only then will he be tempted.problem is.will Arsenal?
Uwot
45 mill is s snip for a player of that quality.
It;s not Lyon’s fault that we cannot afford that sum. Besides no one will buy out poverty excuse since we have two players on 350k weekly deals.
“Martinez said himself that the club wanted to retain him and offered him a new deal after that cameo as first choice, but ultimately he refused and that the club actually showed him total “class” by respecting his decision to go elsewhere.”
It’s not about Arsenal wanting to retain him point is he played a blinder then dropped soon as Leno was fit.. No wonder he left
I’ve not shot level par before but I do have an ace on record. 176 yd par 3 with a 5 iron. Very lucky but so far it is my greatest athletic accomplishment in life.
Once I saw a girl playing behind me get a hole-in-one. Complete novice, she hit a hybrid off the tee and the ball skidded low, took a crazy bounce off the front lip of a bunker in front of the green, over the bunker, onto the green, and rolled into the hole. I’ve don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it.
Handicap is 8 ..it’s a par 71 course ..was hard work though, was getting nervous towards the end..
Previous best score is 3 over par..
True Diss.€45 million is relatively cheap in the scheme of things.But not so much in the current situation clubs find themselves in..My Hope is that he will bite as they have Zero CL to rely on & money is tight?
LG
I’ve had a couple of hole in ones in my lifetime but yesterday was a special day for me…probably will never be repeated.
Luteo
You’re a crazy effer
Be careful though, Pierre has sharp elbows and he can look after himself.
Fantastic Pierre – Congratulations!!!
Pierre An ace is nice but even then it’s 99% luck. I’d rather play consistently enough for a good score every week. I shot 79 a couples weeks ago, then 89 last week. Personal best is a 76 on a par 72 course, but it was a pretty easy course and just one of those special days for a player, like you said. At that point I’d never even broken 80 yet. I feel like I hit it pretty well most of the time now but always have a few holes that ruin the round. It’s hard to keep mentally… Read more »
Well played Pierre
I’ve had 2 hole in ones also.
Aouar is Nasri reincarnated.
Exactly what we need. Still would prioritise Partey as we need genuine power and athleticism in the team.
Pedro
Called Gary and Steve 😂
If we want the two of them
We’re going to need to sell a bit of the good jewerelly
RSPC
“We’re going to need to sell a bit of the good jewelry”
…or just get a loan from the owner against next summer’s transfer spending.
If we get the two midfielders we give ourselves a change to make the CL next season.
Pedro
I’ve had 2 hole in ones also.
No way
Diss
He will turn round and say you said that last summer ?
Bee nice if he did. But I doubt he will.
But like most he might have a buzz about the club like we all do.
Fingers crossed
CG, you’re fighting windmills again. The only reason Auba has a bad track record away ca big teams is because of the total lack of service. Only a fool would recommend selling a player who has scored 55 goals in 86 games. The only argument in selling him would be if he was a disruptive force within the club and he!s been the opposite of that.
Pierre-last time I played I hit fairway or the green on 16 out of 18 holes and still ended up 22 over. Major putting issues….
Aouar is Nasri reincarnated.
I still believe Nasri could of been an absolute top tier world class player if he stuck around. Remember him turning Porto inside out alone and his 2 vs 08 Man U. Shame
Not being bitter, but he honestly did crap all at City 🤗
Yes Serge. First the ball rolled from the front of the green into the hole, the second it spun back from a foot.
Reports of a bid for Aouar is good I like it I like it. Get him in for lower for lower than what Lyon want and meanwhile we’re still selling players which means Partey is still a possibility
GOB
That Porto performance from Nasri was one of my favourite games to attend
I have never even seen a hole in one let alone have one
Nasri was great for us he is the player that went to city that really hurt. Like guns said he would have been great if he hung around
Kroenke’s are too excited about the Nuggets that maybe they will sign off on anything put in front of them.
Luteo
4 over par is a quality score …no course is that easy.
You have to play very decent golf to score a 76..I think it was a once in a lifetime round for me as my appeoach shots and putting were near faultless.
Bacaryisgod
I’ve had major putting issues recently so changed my putter and putting style..
I’m lucky in that I live a minute from the course so I can play 4 or 5 times a week , especially with the long nights in the summer.
Ernest / northbanker
Cheers
I see your two holes-in-one and raise with six
My sources tell me we’ve bid £40m for Aouar.
Would be amazing if we could shift a few more players and make a move for Partey too. Imagine.
Do holes-in-one count on a pitch and putt?
Shot a 100 on the centenary course at gleneagles a few years ago and felt like a hero. The sand traps are 20 feet deep!
Dissenter
Where are you getting 350,000 per week for Auba?
Bo, he’s seen the headlines suggesting Auba is our highest paid player, so I guess he thinks it’s true and we’re paying him Ozil’s basic.
Jamie
Sounds right. He does tend to jump to conclusions at times.
‘Pierre what’s your handicap’
‘A love of mesut that runs so deep it’s cost me my friends, family and job. It’s wrecked my life’
Sorry it was free 😅
China1,
You’ve got it wrong.
In Pierre’s eyes, that love – Mesut love- which runs so deep can NEVER be a handicap, no matter what the cost.
Charlie
Wow that’s an immense number. Tiger has had 20 his entire life, if you’d won a third of the tournaments he did you’d be a lot richer lol
It’s crazy how these things go, I have a friend who’s been golfing for most his life and he’s never had a hole in one, he’s much better than I am and he’s been there for all four aces I’ve witnessed but he’s never gotten one. It’s become a real life goal for him. When he saw that novice girl roll one in he was livid hahah