Topics: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsene Wenger, Arsenal, Dortmund, English Premier League
And here’s why the Gunners reportedly paid additional cash to seal his Deadline Day transfer.

The confirmation that Arsenal fans were eagerly waiting for came on Wednesday: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a Gooner. The Gunners confirmed his transfer on Deadline Day, taking to Twitter to announce their last signing.

Pictures of the former Dortmund ace in an Arsenal jersey soon flooded social media. The supporters could not hold back their excitement either, as several tweets poured in to welcome him to the Emirates Stadium.

The 28-year-old reportedly cost the North London side $79m. As for the duration of his deal, the League Cup finalist merely stated that it was a “long-term contract”. However, it is believed that Wenger’s side forked out additional money in order to secure his services.

The Evening Standard reports that Arsenal paid the $1.8m loan fee that will take Michy Batshuayi to Dortmund in order to free Aubameyang to complete his transfer. BVB did not want to sanction his sale until they found a replacement, with that man being Chelsea’s Belgian forward.

Nonetheless, $1.8m is nothing when you look at what the North London side is getting. Even the stats paint a flattering picture of the former St. Etienne striker.

A comparison between Aubameyang and the Gunners’ top scorers since 2015/16 shows he has scored 45 more goals than their most prolific forward – Alexis Sanchez – over those last three seasons. Fans sure wouldn’t mind paying Batshuayi’s loan fee to get this lethal attacker.