Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure has allowed team to be more cohesive, admits Mikel Arteta

The 32-year-old scored 92 goals and registered 21 assists in 163 appearances for the Gunners across all competitions. The Gabon forward was instrumental for the London club in claiming FA Cup glory during his time at the club. 

The striker fell out with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta due to a breach of discipline and an exit was finally facilitated by the London club as they agreed to a mutual contract termination with Aubameyang paving the way for Barcelona to sign him.

“First of all, the understanding of what we want is clearer. We have a fit squad, without too many disturbances for a long period. That has allowed us to play a certain team more regularly and that team now has better cohesion and better understanding. Their qualities fit to make each other better. And then, obviously, when you get results, confidence builds up, belief builds up and the rest is a consequence of that,” Arteta told Sky Sports.