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'He brings a lot of positivity and a new philosophy for us': Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals Mikel Arteta was 'the first thing' that persuaded him to sign a new £350,000-per-week Arsenal contract

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits that Mikel Arteta was the deciding factor in him committing to Arsenal this summer.

The Gunners skipper ended speculation over his future by signing a new three-year deal worth £350,000-a-week this month.

And it was the man who has led the club to two trophies in his first nine months in charge who proved so influential in convincing the talismanic Gabonese striker to stay in north London.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has credited Mikel Arteta with convincing him to stay at Arsenal
Aubameyang ended speculation over his future by signing a three-year deal this month

'Two things persuaded me to stay,' he told Sky Sports.