Chelsea & LAFC reach agreement over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with deal now very close

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s nightmare spell at Chelsea is close to coming to an end.

The 33-year-old is closing in on a move to the MLS having only arrived at Stamford Bridge in September.

He arrived to play under his former coach Thomas Tuchel only for the German to be sacked just five days after Auba’s arrival.

The former Arsenal man was recently omitted from the Blues’ Champions League knockout stage squad.

Aubameyang “very close” to joining LAFC

Chelsea’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. Picture date: Saturday October 29, 2022. 2K9WXR4 Chelsea’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. Picture date: Saturday October 29, 2022. (Alamy Stock Photo)

Chelsea and Los Angeles FC have reached an agreement over a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to Le10 Sport.

The striker will join the MLS club on loan and will allow the Blues to save a significant salary.

He becomes the latest name to depart Stamford Bridge with Joringho having left for Arsenal.

Hakim Ziyech is also close to leaving with a club from the UAE trying to sign him.

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