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Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang phoned Henrikh Mkhitaryan before deciding to make £60m move: 'It was a big factor in me coming here'

Arsenal new boy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted he signed for Arsenal after his old team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan convinced him to join.

The Gabonese striker's £60million move to Arsenal was one of the more stunning transfers of the January window — and it came a week after Mkhitaryan, who he played with at Borussia Dortmund, signed from Manchester United.

The players are known for their on-field relationship, and Mkhitaryan teased his friend's move during his own introductory video at Arsenal.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he spoke to Henrikh Mkhitaryan about Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he spoke to Henrikh Mkhitaryan about Arsenal
The ex-Borussia Dortmund pair are known for their on-field relationship and their  friendship
The ex-Borussia Dortmund pair are known for their on-field relationship and their friendship

Now Aubameyang has admitted the Armenian had a significant sway over his decision to sign.