PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has admitted to extending his contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2021 in a dig at the German media.
Several recent reports suggested that the 28-year-old striker had committed to fresh terms at the Bundesliga club.
Aubameyang has now confirmed as much, while also taking the opportunity to point out that he actually put pen to paper some time ago.
He said in a social media post: “Let me listen to music!! Better than the newspapers. It’s a bit of time since I extended my contract. But it’s not your mistake, you didn’t know as much.”
Aubameyang had been contracted to Dortmund until 2020 before agreeing to a 12-month extension.
It remains to be seen whether confirmation of fresh terms in Germany will curb the transfer talk which continues to follow the Gabon international around.
Having previously been linked with a high-profile switch to Real Madrid, Premier League side Everton have been mooted as a possible landing spot in January.
Toffees boss Sam Allardyce has admitted to being keen on a proven frontman, but Dortmund remain reluctant to sell at this stage.
The club’s sporting director, Michael Zorc, told Sky Deutschland when quizzed on a number of subjects relating to Aubameyang: “Clearly we’re planning with Auba. He has a very long-term contract in Dortmund.
“He’ll leave Dortmund at some stage, but for us he’s an extremely important player and we’re planning on moving forward with him.
“Auba is an extraordinary player, not only because he scored 19 competitive goals in the first half of the season. He’s extravagant, a colourful character. It does a town like Dortmund good.”
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I havent looked forward to a weekend of football like this is a long time. Odds are good for having a few crackers.
Mayo wanting revenge.
Cork will want to show Dublin what there made of and Dublin will want to impress on there first big test in this Championship. Tyrone will want to show the country they still have what it takes. Cavan a lively wee team will put it up to the Kingdom. The dubs and cork will pack Croker and a great atmosphere will be guaranteed.
Roll on the Quarter finals.
Best weekend of the year!
Ahahahhahaaha, love it! Never seen hype like it for a 1/4 final, gas altogether … Let’s hope we’re not going back to Mayo with our tails between our legs this this time!
Don’t want to be a troll but all Ireland finals on September 22nd not 23rd, trailer looks amazing though in fairness to TV3
Sorry didn’t see 2012, my bad
They are referring to the date of the 2012 final ;-)
i would just like to point out how karl lacey was targeted in that game last year as the video shows, maybe mcguiness was 100% right