The striker staying is crucial for the Bundesliga club for reasons other than the goals he brings, according to the defender
Borussia Dortmund captain Marcel Schmelzer hailed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and said keeping the "top striker" was vital for the Bundesliga club.
Aubameyang, 28, has been widely linked with a move away from Dortmund, with Real Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool among those reported to be interested.
The Gabon international was the top scorer in the Bundesliga last season, scoring 31 goals in 32 games.
Schmelzer, who is set to miss the start of the season due to an ankle injury, is delighted to see Aubameyang remain at the club, saying the forward was crucial for Dortmund.