Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has conceded that
Arsenal “stagnated” towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s reign at the club, and he is now looking forward to a new start under Unai Emery.
After 22 years of stability and continuity in London, the managerial baton at Arsenal has changed hands this summer.
Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Emery has been appointed as Wenger’s successor and now has the task of returning Arsenal to the Champions League.
Record signing Aubameyang admits that change was needed, telling RMC on the feeling in the dugout: “I think it’s a little bit of a mixed feeling in fact.
“On one hand, it’s strange for all the fans that the coach has left. But it’s definitely a fresh start.
“Since over the last few seasons – you have to tell the truth – the club has stagnated a little bit, I think everyone is actually a little bit excited to see what happens next season.
“It is strange that the coach has left after 22 years. But that’s life – we have to look forward.
“It’s going to be a new start so we’ll have so we’ll have to see how it goes… everyone will have to get it into their heads that we have to work hard to rival the best.”
On the arrival of Emery, Aubameyang said: “He’s a really good coach.
“In Paris, it’s never very easy. There’s a huge amount of pressure… I know he did really good work with Sevilla and with PSG too.”
It remains to be seen what role Aubameyang will play for Emery, but the Gabonese forward – has netted 10 Premier League goals in 13 appearances following his January arrival.
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He added: “I think everybody knows that I like playing through the centre.
“I hope that we can play with two attackers – that would be ideal. But if the new coach needs me on the wing, there’s no problem.”
