Mikel Arteta is not surprised that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shunned interest from the likes of Barcelona in order to sign a new contract at Arsenal, with the Gunners as “incredible” and “big” as any side on the planet.
The north London outfit have found the going tough of late, with the rot setting in prior to Arsene Wenger bringing an iconic reign to a close.
Top-four finishes and Champions League football have proved elusive, but Arteta has got his side back on the trophy trail.
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FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs have helped to convince Aubameyang that he is in the best place at this stage of his career, with the 31-year-old committing to a new three-year deal as a result.