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Xavi admits he feels bad after Barcelona decided to sell ‘Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’ to Chelsea

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September 4, 2022

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Xavi says he enjoyed working with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Barcelona.

He admits that he ‘feels bad’ after Barcelona decided to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea and has described his former striker as a ‘jewel’.

Chelsea signed ex-Arsenal captain Aubameyang for £10m on deadline day, with Blues defender Marcos Alonso moving to the Nou Camp as part of the deal.

Aubameyang only completed a dream move to Barca six months ago and Xavi admits he was reluctant to lose a player who was ‘an example on and off the pitch’.

In 23 games for Barcelona last season, Aubameyang scored 13 goals including a brace in a memorable 4-0 win over El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.

‘I feel bad because he helped us a lot,’ said Xavi. ‘He was an example on and off the pitch.

‘He made a big difference – look at his numbers. As a person, he’s a jewel and always training with a smile on his face.

‘It’s a shame because you want to have these type of players in your squad but it was a good opportunity for him and for the club as well.

Aubameyang spent six months at the Nou Camp

‘We needed to put the pieces of the puzzle together and in the end, I think we’re all happy.

‘But I feel bad as a coach to lose a player like Aubameyang. He was an example for the club and for all players.’

Aubameyang sent a farewell message to Barcelona’s fans shortly after becoming a Chelsea player and says it was an ‘indescribable’ feeling to play for the La Liga giants.

He posted on social media: ‘Culers, six months spent with you, but it seems like six years.

‘All the heart I’ve received is indescribable and especially these days I wish you the best and I hope to see you soon. Thank you.’

On his move to Stamford Bridge, Aubameyang added: ‘I’m really happy. It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start.

‘I have some unfinished business with the Premier League so it’s good to be back and really exciting.’