Aubameyang Announces Retirement From International Football With Gabon

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football with Gabon.

Having represented his country for over a decade, the former Arsenal man has decided to put an end to his international career.

Aubameyang was last called up to represent Gabon at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the year. However, the 32-year-old couldn’t feature with the team as it was reported he had contracted the coronavirus.

He was later sent home after it was discovered that he had developed heart complications as a result of the virus.

Aubameyang announced his retirement in an open letter to Gabon fans, saying:

“After 13 years of pride in representing my country, I announce that I am ending my international career.

“I would like to thank the Gabonese people and all those who have supported me in the good like the bad times.

“I will keep a lot of good memories like the day I made my debut at romnisports, or the day I came back from Nigeria with the African Ballon d’Or.

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“Sharing it with all the people was an unforgettable moment. I thank our President, his Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba who has always supported the Panthers and has always worked for football to evolve in our country.

“I would also like to thank all my coaches, staff and the players that I have come across during this career.

“Finally, I thank my father who gave me the desire to do like him, hoping to have made him proud by wearing our colours.”

Aubameyang has featured in the CAF team of the year six times during his career, winning the African footballer of the year in 2015.

Prior to retirement, Aubameyang represented Gabon 72 times, scoring 30 goals.

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