Aubameyang

Chelsea and Barcelona finally strike a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with the striker to fly to London this afternoon after deadline day talks over a £12m ...

[Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have finally struck a deadline day deal with Barcelona for [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](/sport/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/index.html) with the striker set to fly to London this afternoon to complete his switch. - Chelsea and Barcelona have struck a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Chelsea and Barcelona finally strike a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with the striker to fly to London this afternoon after deadline day talks over a £12m move that also includes Marcos Alonso

CHELSEA have agreed a £12million swap transfer for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Marcos Alonso set to go the other way.The Blues a.

[Alonso](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/marcos-alonso/) will go the other way back to his homeland. [Barca](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) will be pleased to have Alonso a part of the deal having tracked the left-back, 31, all summer. [Armando Broja](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/armando-broja/) is the only recognised striker in [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/thomas-tuchel/)'s first team but Kai Havertz is preferred to lead the line. [Blues](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) have been in the market for a forward [following the departures of Romelu Lukaku](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19021794/romelu-lukaku-transfer-confirmed-inter-chief/) and Timo Werner and have finally got the man they wanted. [smashed on the chin with an iron bar, breaking his jaw, while trying to protect his wife and two children](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19648761/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-beaten-home-raid/) from the robbers. [Sky Sports](https://theathletic.com/3557241/2022/09/01/chelsea-barcelona-transfer-aubameyang/) footage shows Aubameyang, 33, has arrived in England in order to complete the deal.

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the latest player to be linked with a move to Chelsea this summer.

As for Manchester United themselves, the Red Devils are believed to have had their own interest in Aubameyang but have so far not made a move or acted on their attraction. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, a deal for Aubameyang is one of Chelsea's priorities at this moment in time. The player will now be the subject of more intense transfer talks between the clubs, with a scheduled meeting set to take place today (Thursday, August 18), as per Fabrizio Romano. The priority is to sign up Kounde." The report states that Aubameyang is currently in Barcelona and a deal is moving towards conclusion. The Blues' latest bid is said to be €7.5million (around £6.5m) plus Marcos Alonso in cash plus player deal. He has said: "There is a market that ends on August 31 and we will see what will happen. Meeting in the next hours, scheduled since last Sunday - main focus will be on the personal terms. also, Xavi pushing to keep Auba is another reason." With that being said, football.london takes a look at all the latest speculation involving the Gabon international potentially arriving in west London this summer. [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.football.london/all-about/kalidou-koulibaly) and versatile Spaniard Marc Cucurella. The Barcelona striker's potential move follows an extremely busy summer at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have now agreed a permanent deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.

Unfortunately, Aubameyang will have to wait at least three weeks to make his Chelsea debut due to a broken jaw. [CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE!](/sport/football/transfer-deadline-day-live-arsenal-chelsea-fc-tottenham-luiz-danilo-alvarez-b1022220.html) [helsea](/topic/chelsea) have now agreed a permanent deal to sign [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](/topic/pierre-emerick-aubameyang) from [Barcelona](/topic/barcelona).

Chelsea have offered Barcelona around £10million, plus Spanish defender Marcos Alonso, for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the deal reportedly on the verge ...

Aubameyang is understood to have fractured his jaw after being beaten with an iron bar. [Arsenal](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/arsenal-fc) contract was terminated in February. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-aubameyang-transfer-alonso-barcelona-27881058#comments-section) below. [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) club have got their wish and Aubameyang is expected in London today to complete his move. [Chelsea](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc) are on the verge of completing a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after submitting what [Barcelona](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/barcelona-fc) deem to be an acceptable a player-plus-cash offer this morning. [Thomas Tuchel's](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/thomas-tuchel) hunt for a new striker set to finally end.

Chelsea are on the verge of signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after they agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona, says Fabrizio Romano.

It’ll be an interesting one but I do think they need a striker.” Some strange decisions but I think they do need that striker. They seem to be linked with everybody and anybody in this transfer window.

CHELSEA are closing in on a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but have alternatives if the move hits any last minute hitches.

He will consider the club’s deadline day business to be fruitful if they end up being a success. [Raheem Sterling](/latest/raheem-sterling) is the only member of the front three to have scored this year, with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount struggling for form. Most of Chelsea’s summer businesses has focused on defensive areas with the club spending big to bring in Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana. The Blues have been chasing Barcelona star Aubameyang for most of the summer with Tuchel keen to be reunited with his former Borussia Dortmund star. The striker is valued at around £26m and has reportedly missed training today as he looks to force his way out of the La Liga side before the deadline. The Spaniard could be an alternative to top target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should a move for the [Barcelona ](/latest/barcelona-fc)forward fall through.

The former Arsenal man is set to join the Blues on an initial two-year contract after they managed to agree a deadline-day deal with Barcelona to bring him to ...

Aubameyang, meanwhile, suffered a fractured jaw in an attack on his home over the weekend and is expected to be out of action for around three weeks. Chelsea had also been linked with a potential move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao but are expected to shelve their interest and return to the negotiating table when the transfer window re-opens at the turn of the year. He is set to sign a two-year deal with the Blues, who will have the option of extending his stay by an additional year after bowing to the player's demands earlier this week.

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has arrived in London to complete a £12million Chelsea transfer with Marcos Alonso set to go the other way.The Blues agreed.

[Alonso](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/marcos-alonso/) will go the other way back to his homeland. [Barca](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) will be pleased to have Alonso a part of the deal having tracked the left-back, 31, all summer. [Armando Broja](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/armando-broja/) is the only recognised striker in [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/thomas-tuchel/)'s first team but Kai Havertz is preferred to lead the line. [Blues](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) have been in the market for a forward [following the departures of Romelu Lukaku](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19021794/romelu-lukaku-transfer-confirmed-inter-chief/) and Timo Werner and have finally got the man they wanted. [smashed on the chin with an iron bar, breaking his jaw, while trying to protect his wife and two children](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19648761/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-beaten-home-raid/) from the robbers. [Sky Sports](https://theathletic.com/3557241/2022/09/01/chelsea-barcelona-transfer-aubameyang/) footage shows Aubameyang, 33, has arrived in England in order to complete the deal.

Chelsea are on the verge of signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona on Deadline Day this transfer window to give manager Thomas Tuchel more ...

His contract was eventually torn up at the end of January, allowing him to join Barcelona on a free deal. The transfer will also see Marcos Alonso go the other way, who has been sidelined following the arrival of Marc Cucurella at Stamford Bridge. Aubameyang might also feel he was forced out of the Premier League due to his acrimonious exit from the Emirates. The forward had only joined Barcelona in January after his contract at Arsenal was ripped up. With just hours left before the market shuts, a deal is set to be complete. [Chelsea](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc) fans into a frenzy after stating "I'm back" ahead of his return to the [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was spotted in London on Thursday evening as he closed in on a £12m deadline-day move to Chelsea.

Sky Sports footage showed Aubameyang, 33, arriving in England in order to complete the deal. as the former Arsenal striker insists he is excited to be back in the Premier League after his brief spell with Barcelona Aubameyang sustained a small fracture to his jaw in the traumatic episode which is likely to keep him out for a number of weeks. The video showed the ex-Arsenal striker getting out of a taxi in the capital with his representatives. But there is now a race against time to thrash out an agreement with Barcelona before the 11pm deadline. There is now a race against time to thrash out an agreement before the window closes

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is poised to complete a move to Chelsea before the transfer deadline.

A rejuvenated squad is yet to translate onto the pitch, however, with Tuchel overseeing just two wins in the first five games of the season. Although his exploits in north London slowed down towards the end of his spell, he hit the ground running after joining Barca back in February with 11 goals in 17 La Liga outings to round off the campaign. Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria is also on his way to Stamford Bridge on an initial loan deal after he completed a medical in Italy. Aubameyang was pounced on by reporters as he arrived in London to complete the final details of his move from Barcelona. The former Borussia Dortmund and Saint-Etienne forward kept things brief as his entourage attempted to block the camera from filming his arrival. The 33-year-old left the Gunners a matter of months ago after a spat with manager [Mikel Arteta](/latest/mikel-arteta), and he could make them pay for shipping him out of north London by hitting form for their local rivals.

Chelsea agreed to give Barcelona £12m plus left back Marcos Alonso for Aubameyang, who only moved to the Nou Camp in February on a free after his exit from ...

It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is BACK in the Premier League as Chelsea confirm £12m player-plus-cash deal - which sees Marcos Alonso head to Barcelona - for the ex-Arsenal forward on deadline day...

Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set for a return to the Premier League with Chelsea, less than a year after leaving the Gunners for ...

The latest signing follows a busy end to the transfer window. The feeling we are no longer safe in our own home is hard to understand and describe, but as a family, we will overcome this and stand stronger than ever. However, after a much-publicised falling-out with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, he joined Barca midway through the season and scored an impressive 11 goals in 17 matches in La Liga. Aubameyang was spotted in London as the player and club look to get the final details - including a medical - ironed out. The German was Aubameyang's manager back at Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 98 goals in 141 Bundesliga appearances. When asked by Sky Sports whether he is looking forward to the challenge at his new club, Aubameyang replies "for sure".

Chelsea rounded off a whirlwind transfer window with the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona, reuniting the striker with Thomas Tuchel, ...

Chelsea have an option to make the loan permanent at the end of the season. Alonso, who made 212 appearances for Chelsea across six seasons, is surplus to requirements after the £55m capture of Marc Cucurella from Brighton. The manager had him for two seasons up to the summer of 2017 at Dortmund and enjoyed an excellent relationship with him, describing him as “a bit crazy but nice crazy”. Aubameyang and his family were the targets of an armed burglary at their home in Barcelona last weekend. The centre-halves moved to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively after The Spaniard is expected to be announced as a Barcelona player on Friday after six years with Chelsea.

The signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, for £10m, from Barcelona on transfer deadline day provides a firm full stop on the answer. Chelsea have spent ...

"As good as Sterling is, if they want to be competitive with the very best, they have to score 80 or 90 goals or more. He has scored 68 goals since February 2018 in the league, the fifth best of any player during that time frame. Aubameyang may now be five years older, but Tuchel has gambled that the scoring touch is still there; his stats at Barca indicate it absolutely is. Those five strikers cost Chelsea more than £200m in combined transfer and loan fees. For all the hundreds of millions of pounds spent by Chelsea in the summer, goals remain an issue. A key reason Chelsea have signed Aubameyang is his strong relationship with Tuchel. Early season defeats by Leeds and Southampton - the latter in which they played Sterling and Kai Havertz as a front two - have exacerbated this problem. They don't have at the moment. In the Premier League he struck at a rate of better than one goal every two games. However, amid the La Liga club's well-documented financial struggles, they have been forced to sell in order to register all of their summer signings. What was problematic was the club's malaise around him over four years, slipping out of European competition under Unai Emery amid dressing room discord. The manager knows him well and knows his character.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona on transfer deadline day.

I have some unfinished business with the Premier League so it’s good to be back and really exciting.’ [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Brendan Rodgers reacts to new Chelsea signing Wesley Fofana slamming Leicester City](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/01/chelsea-brendan-rodgers-defends-wesley-fofana-leicester-criticism-transfer-17285955/?ico=more_text_links) [Chelsea fail with Arsen Zakharyan signing before deadline due to 'technical reasons'](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/01/chelsea-fail-with-arsen-zakharyan-transfer-before-deadline-due-to-technical-reasons-17284809/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) have completed the signing of [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) from Barcelona on transfer deadline day.

The former Arsenal captain, who will wear the number 9 shirt at Stamford Bridge, is back in the Premier League.

Chelsea’s owner Todd Boehly said: “Pierre-Emerick is an elite striker with a proven track record in the Premier League and his arrival strengthens our squad, giving us new attacking options. According to reports in Spain, Aubameyang suffered a fractured jaw and could be out for three weeks. It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. I have some unfinished business with the Premier League so it’s good to be back and really exciting.” [is expected to be followed by the loan signing of midfielder Denis Zakaria](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-deadline-day-news-arsenal-liverpool-b2157527.html) from Juventus.

Chelsea have completed the signing of former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona. Former Gunners skipper Aubameyang, who was frozen out ...

His departure is the second transaction of the summer between Brighton and Chelsea, with Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella moving to London from the south coast in a £60m deal last month. Gilmour, who starred for Scotland in Euro 2020, endured a disappointing season on loan at Norwich last year and had fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. Former Gunners skipper Aubameyang, who was frozen out of Arsenal last January after falling out with boss Mikel Arteta, joins after just six months at the Camp Nou.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has completed a permanent transfer from Barcelona to Chelsea.

Feliciano, co-controlling owners, added: ‘We are really pleased to welcome Pierre-Emerick back to London as one of the final and important pieces to be added at Chelsea this summer. Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said: ‘Pierre-Emerick is an elite striker with a proven track record in the Premier League and his arrival strengthens our squad, giving us new attacking options. It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start.

Chelsea sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in move that sees Marcos Alonso set to go the other way; Gabon international joined Barcelona from ...

Chelsea have been struggling with an age-old issue during the German's tenure - converting chances. Aubameyang moved to Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal in January. While Barcelona are yet to formally announce Alonso's arrival, he has left Chelsea by mutual consent, allowing more time for a deal to be completed. The Gabon forward, who is expected to be out of action for three weeks, can resume non-contact training next week. That partnership ended when Dortmund sacked Tuchel at the end of the 2016/17 season and Aubameyang joined Arsenal in the winter window of 2018 for a then-club-record £60m - hitting the ground running with 10 league goals in just 12 starts. Aubameyang flew to the UK on Thursday afternoon for his medical and to finalise the deal, which was completed after the 11pm deadline but Chelsea filed the deal sheet to allow more time.

The Gabonese striker moved to Stamford Bridge on the last day of the summer window in a £10million player-plus-cash deal which saw Blues defender Marcos ...

[The Gabonese striker moved to Stamford Bridge ](/sport/football/article-11171055/Aubameyang-set-Premier-League-return12m-player-plus-cash-deal.html)on the last day of the summer window in a £10million player-plus-cash deal which saw Blues defender Marcos Alonso join [Barcelona](/sport/teampages/barcelona.html). It's an honour to be part of this team and I can't wait to start. He scored one goal in all competitions and promptly departed. Alvaro Morata (above) and Fernando Torres are among the forwards to disappoint in the No 9 The 72-cap international wore No 17 at Barcelona and No 14 at Arsenal, but wore the No 9 for part of his time at Saint-Etienne and with Dijon in France. [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](/sport/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/index.html) has taken the 'cursed' No 9 shirt at [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) after signing on transfer deadline day.

The transfer window is closed. Chelsea have brought Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the Premier League, and will bring in Juve's Denis Zakaria.

He had been linked with Real Madrid this summer, and it would reportedly take an offer of at least €115 million for the Serie A champions to consider parting ways with him. It is reported that the Blues have turned their attention to the 23-year-old Serie A star, after they failed with an enquiry to land Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil international forward Neymar. [RB Leipzig have signed](https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig/status/1565361385802027011) Abdou Diallo from PSG on a season-long loan, with a €25m option to sign permanently. As I said, the club has been super supportive to try to keep improving the squad and the team as we can, and if the right player is available and we can do it, we will try." Sources have told ESPN that the 33-year-old will fly to London on Thursday afternoon to undergo a medical, with all parties confident a deal will be completed before the 11 p.m. Alonso has been keen on joining Barcelona for months, but talks stalled amid Barcelona's financial issues, with Chelsea holding out for a fee in the region of £8m. It's a pleasure for me to be back and hopefully we will have a good season because we have to go and try to achieve our goals." "There was one offer from one team, no more than that, so it was quite easy for me and for the club because the only offer that came came quite late so for the club to find a replacement it wouldn't be easy. [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) and nagging injury concerns for key midfielder [N'Golo Kante](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173556/N'Golo-Kanté), who is set to be sidelined for around a month with a hamstring problem. "There is also a great atmosphere at the stadium and everyone here is like a family. "The signing of Dujon is an exciting one for us and we had to fight off stiff competition to get him," Neil said. "The manager [Frank Lampard] has got a real plan for the Club and for me.

Hello and welcome to football.london 's Chelsea live blog on Friday following the end of the summer transfer window.

Harvey Vale has joined Hull on loan after signing a new contract, whilst Ethan Amapdu also departs on loan to Spezia for the 2022/23 campaign. Incoming is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed from Barcelona with Marcos Alonso going in the other direction to the Camp Nou. Hello and welcome to football.london 's Chelsea live blog on Friday following the end of the summer transfer window.

Chelsea and Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs who could be in the market for a last-minute signing.

The Foxes have moved quickly to replace Wesley Fofana, who joined Chelsea for £70million, with the capture of Wout Faes from Ligue 1 side Reims on a five-year deal. Cristiano Ronaldo’s immediate future will be decided on the final day of the summer window. They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out, so coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career. “I’m progressing year after year, and I hope to continue doing the same here. “There is also a great atmosphere at the stadium and everyone here is like a family. “The manager has got a real plan for the club and for me. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.” Leicester have made a signing – only their second of the window. Will Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang be a blue by the end of the day? He can also play in different positions, which is always a good thing, and I am pleased to welcome him as part of our squad.” Meanwhile, Leicester’s Youri Tielemans has been the subject of rumours but he is also in action at the King Power Stadium. “I’m happy to be back in the Premier League again.

Liverpool also made a move, with the Reds securing the loan signing of former Arsenal target Arthur Melo from Juventus. Manchester City announced the £15m ...

The manager has got a real plan for the club and for me. Players want to compete, this group has shown they can compete but we needed help and unfortunately we haven't been able to get that.Brendan Rodgers He very much respects the decision. No news on the transfer fee involved but it is believed to be a permanent transfer for the Croatian defender. It’s a quality I definitely have. Working with him on a daily basis is major for me. One of the biggest stories of transfer deadline day was Bamba Dieng's failed move to Leeds - and then his failed move to Nice. To have to watch virtually every club in the top five leagues get players in and for us to not be able to improve that was difficult as a manager and players. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in the Premier League, back in London, and hopes to soon be back among the goals. The quartet - all aged 20 or younger - moved to St Mary's from the Etihad for a total of £45m with each penning a long-term contract with their new club. The young midfielder has revealed in his first interview at Goodison Park that he hopes to learn from the Premier League great currently in charge of the Toffees. [Fenerbahce agreed a deal](https://twitter.com/Fenerbahce/status/1565644163047202816)for the Belgian.

The former Arsenal striker sealed a deadline day move to Chelsea on Thursday for a fee worth £12million from Barcelona. Chelsea legend Drogba has spoken out ...

It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start. Didier Drogba has revealed that he spoke to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'years ago' over a move to Chelsea The Chelsea legend said he was happy for his 'brother' over his move to Stamford Bridge Chelsea legend Drogba responded to Aubameyang on social media to congratulate his friend on his return to the Premier League. - Drogba revealed that he spoke to Aubameyang about a move to Stamford Bridge - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed a £12million deadline day move to Chelsea

Chelsea sign forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a £10m deal from Barcelona and Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on loan.

Boehly said: 'Pierre-Emerick is an elite striker with a proven track record in the Premier League and his arrival strengthens our squad, giving us new attacking options. Barcelona have been looking to offload players after spending almost £200m on new arrivals despite being more than [£1bn in debt.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62540438) [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57754768)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Chelsea - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea) 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.' [Aubameyang to Chelsea: After £255m spree, is striker the final piece?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62755888) [Go straight to all the latest Chelsea news and views](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea) [You can now get Chelsea news notifications in the BBC Sport app - find out more](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62213018)

The 33-year-old finally completed his transfer from Barcelona on Thursday, just before the transfer deadline. But he was injured during an attack on his ...

He is happy to be on the pitch and score goals; this is what we want.” He is ready to write his own history. Aubameyang has taken the No 9 shirt at Stamford Bridge, often linked with a ‘curse’ due to the ill-fated Chelsea careers of those who have worn it in the past. But he was injured during an attack on his home, with one member of a group allegedly striking his jaw with an iron bar. “At the moment he cannot train,” Tuchel said. Blues head coach [Thomas Tuchel](/latest/thomas-tuchel)has revealed that the club are waiting to be able to give Aubameyang a mask so he can begin training.