Doubts on transfer grow as Aubameyang confirms jaw injury after burglary
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s home near the Catalan capital was burgled on Sunday, with the Barcelona forward suffering a jaw injury.
Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has confirmed via social media he suffered a jaw injury at the hands of burglars on Sunday.
Aubameyang has been linked to a move to Premier League side Chelsea before Thursday’s transfer deadline, but it remains to be seen whether this injury affects any potential deal.
It is reported that Aubameyang was assaulted by a group of armed intruders, who threatened his wife and two children, with The Times claiming the former Arsenal forward had been held at gunpoint.
Aubameyang confirmed the injury through social media, saying via Twitter: “On Sunday night, some violent cowards broke into our home and threatened my family and my children, just to steal some stuff.
“They injured my jaw but I will recover in no time, and thank God no one else was physically harmed.
“The feeling that we are no longer safe in our own home is hard to understand and describe, but as a family, we will overcome this and stand stronger than ever.”
Chelsea move up in the air
Subsequent tests on the player’s jaw have confirmed the seriousness of the injuries. The striker, who was ruled out of train with the rest of the FC Barcelona team on Wednesday, will have to wait several weeks before being able to train with the group. There is also a possibility that when the Gabonese international does return to action, he may have to wear protection for several matches.