Arsenal reportedly paid Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a huge lump sum so the Gabon striker could secure a free transfer to Barcelona on transfer deadline day.
Aubameyang had been distanced from the Gunners since his latest disciplinary breach saw him stripped of the captaincy in early December.
He had not featured for the club since, and it was widely expected he would depart, if Arsenal could find a club to take on his £350,000-per-week wages.
