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Luke Thrower

Xavi makes honest Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admission after shocking Chelsea transfer switch

Barcelona boss Xavi has admitted he feels bad about the decision to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer, giving a glowing review of the striker after his exit. It comes after the former Arsenal captain made a stunning switch to Chelsea on transfer deadline day to help reinforce the forward lines.

The Blues had been heavily linked with the Gabon international throughout the window, however Todd Boehly's patience in negotiations saw his newly acquired team secure a cut-price deal for the striker. There will be hope that Aubameyang can solve the issue Thomas Tuchel faces in getting his side to convert chances.

The new No.9 - a shirt many fans are concerned over given struggles with strikers in the past - will be hoping he can hit the ground running when he is fit and able to do so. In Tuchel he has a familiar manager, having played under him in his time at Borussia Dortmund.

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