Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals he came close to joining Tottenham but move broke down because they 'never called back'... as the Arsenal captain insists he would rather RETIRE than play for north London rivals
Arsenal captain spoke to Spurs towards end of his spell with Saint-Etienne Tottenham 'never called back' and Aubameyang joined Arsenal in 2018 Arsenal captain said snub provides extra motivation in north London derbies Aubameyang has scored four goals in seven NLD derbies in the Premier League By Dan Cancian For Mailonline
Published: 12:10 GMT, 14 November 2021 | Updated: 12:13 GMT, 14 November 2021
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he came close to signing for Tottenham five years before he joined Arsenal, but insisted he would rather retire than cross the north London divide now.
The 32-year-old signed for Arsenal in a £58 million deal from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018, but could have moved to the Premier League much earlier in his career.
According to the Arsenal captain, Spurs led the list of suitors but never followed up on their interest.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang revealed he was closed to move to Spurs before joining Arsenal
'I was in Saint-Etienne I think [at the time], I'm not sure, or at the beginning of [my spell at Borussia] Dortmund. I don't remember exactly,' the Gabon international told "Sky Sports during a fans Q&A on Friday.
'I came here, I went to the stadium as well to White Hart Lane.
'The
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