The reasons Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could return to Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's return to Barça next season is gaining momentum. The Gabonese striker, who left in September for Chelsea for twelve million euros because the Blaugrana club needed a sale that would generate financial fair play room, is a very serious option for the attack.

There are several reasons that bring Aubameyang closer to a Barça return. To begin with, it is clear to the Blaugrana that Robert Lewandowski needs a player in the squad who can give him a rest. The Pole will be 35 in August and has a good record this season, but Barça believe that a certain amount of 'dosage' would be a good idea. In addition, the team's goalscoring ability suffered when he has not played as they have been left without a clear replacement after the departures first of Aubameyang himself, and then Memphis.

The forward is considered by the club to be the ideal back-up for Lewandowski, as he has already shown that he can take on this role in the little more than half a year that he spent at Camp Nou, in which he scored 13 goals in 14 games. He would not need to adapt and his understanding with his teammates is very good, as was seen after the Clasico in La Liga, when he appeared in the dressing room celebrating the victory.

It is also valuable that the player could arrive at zero cost. He is not wanted by Chelsea coach, Graham Potter, and could arrive on loan or on a free transfer if the English club decides to terminate his contract. In addition, his salary would be adapted to what Barça can pay, taking into account the adjustments they have to make to reduce the club's wage bill.

All these advantages make the signing of Aubameyang this summer highly valued by Barça's sporting management, who would not have dispensed with his services in September if it had not been necessary due to Financial Fair Play, as the Gabonese player's performances had been very good.