Aubameyang to Chelsea: Is it a good move for FC Barcelona?

As we move onto the end of the transfer window of summer 2022, we are going to see some exceptional transfer moves and that includes a lot of excitement surrounding FC Barcelona. It has been the most turbulent transfer window for the Bluagranas and Xavi has got real signings at his disposals, however, a lot of players have been shown the door as well.

On the other hand, Joan Laporta and the board have signed important players like Araujo, Pedri, and Ansu Fati under long contracts and have worked to make free transfers since over a year now. Two important forwards at the club, Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have already been linked to moving away from the club.

The point to be noted is that while the Dutch International is not being counted upon and so Juventus is linked to sign Depay for free but that is not the case for Aubameyang, because Xavi counts on him. Though FC Barcelona made their biggest statement by signing Lewandowski but keeping a backup striker of Auba’s calibre is important which Xavi knows pretty well.

Now, Chelsea on the other hand is trying hard to bring Aubameyang to London anyhow under the instructions of Thomas Tuchel, their old coach of Auba back at Dortmund. However, Barcelona have demanded a ransom of 30 million euros for a player whom they signed for free last winter and as it turns out Chelsea is willing to pay.

Considering Blaugrana’s financial situation, the club is really tempted to sell the player which could help the club in bringing other players to Camp Nou. However, should Laporta and Xavi go down this route? If so, as both Depay and Aubameyang could head away from the club who will be the backup number 9 for the club?

Well, to tackle this, Xavi could use the abundance of talent already at the club like Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres, who are versatile enough in front of the penalty box. Considering how this deal is going on FC Barcelona could eventually end up selling the striker but Xavi has to say who could then play as a backup to Lewandowski.