Emmanuel Adebayor has aimed a dig at Arsenal over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s struggles and says he cannot see a way back for him at the Emirates.
Aubameyang has been a key player in Arsenal’s team over the past five seasons, scoring 92 goals in 163 matches for the Gunners.
But he may have played his last game for Arsenal after being exiled by Mikel Arteta since losing the captaincy.
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Aubameyang has missed Arsenal’s last 10 games and the club are open to selling the Gabon international, either on loan or in a permanent transfer.
Adebayor sympathises with Aubameyang as he says Arsenal ‘never knew how to forgive’ and concedes his career at the Emirates could be over.
Togo legend Adebayor spent four years at the Emirates but angered Arsenal supporters during his spells with Manchester City and north London rivals Tottenham.
‘I know he’s going through a lot, because that’s Arsenal for you,’ Adebayor said. ‘They never knew how to forgive, so I know he went through a lot.
‘He’s a fantastic player, I wish him all the best – I’ve sent him a message already.
‘We just want him to bounce back. Whether we like it or not, he’s an African brother and we want him to keep representing Africa the way he was doing before.’
Asked if Aubameyang could still revive his Arsenal career, Adebayor added: ‘I don’t think so, this is what I know because it happened to me also.
‘Not in the same way but in Arsenal, a way back I would be surprised [to see]. But he’s a great player so let’s see how it ends up.’
Since losing the captaincy, Aubameyang has been linked with moves to Newcastle United and Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
