Former African Player of the Year prefers to join Chelsea over Man Utd this summer

Former African Footballer of the Year, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his desire to join Chelsea over Manchester United.

According to transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have enquired about the Gabonese international but his preference is Chelsea.

The presence of UEFA Champions League football has given the Thomas Tuchel led side an edge over the Red Devils.

Speaking on his Caughtoffside podcast, Romano revealed that Aubameyang has agreed personal terms with Chelsea.

"United have asked about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. But Aubameyang has an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea, and has done so for a long time,"  Romano said.

"He wants to play Champions League football, and his priority is Chelsea, so let's see. The Blues could also include Marcos Alonso in the deal, though Barca prefer for this to be discussed separately."

If the move materializes, Aubameyang will be making a return to England, having previously worn the colors of Arsenal in the Premier League.

Even though the 33-year-old has three years left on his contract and has had a solid start to life at the Catalan club after coming for free in January 2022, his future is up in the air

In 24 appearances for Barcelona, the 2015 African Footballer of the Year has scored 13 goals and assisted one.

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