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Borussia Dortmund have made their signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang public. The Champions League finalists have not disclosed the fee for the player who is set to move from Saint-Etienne.
Saint-Etienne club president Roland Romeyer admitted that Aubameyang had been permitted to proceed for a medical, following which a deal is to be agreed on.<br />
"He has been given permission to attend the medical examination. The contract details and the financial plan are still to be clarified but I have no doubt that we will reach an agreement"<br />
Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc has welcomed the Gabon international, who score 19 goals in the Ligue 1 last season. The club is looking to strengthen its attacking front after the departure of forward Mario Gotze to Bayern.<br />
Zorc told the club website, “We are very pleased that in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang we were able to sign a player we really wanted.”<br />
“He is offensively very versatile, has a lot of pace in his game, is a threat in front of goal and will provide us with more options.”<br />
The prolific scorer will sign a five-year deal worth €13m and would be Dortmund’s second signing after Greek defender Sokratis. He was also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen and Premier League club Newcastle United.<br />
Aubameyang tweeted his delight by thanking his former club Saint-Etienne and he expressed his excitement at joining Dortmund.<br />
“Before everything I want to thank this great club of Saint-Etienne, a great family that I'll never forget," said the 24-year-old.<br /> <br /> “Thanks and let’s go now BvB, a dream which goes on for me. Thanks lord.”
Written by Chandraket Mall
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