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5 Months After Leaving Barcelona, $12 Million Soccer Superstar Close to Joining Magic Johnson and Will Ferrell’s Billion Dollar Team

Published 02/09/2023, 12:30 PM EST

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The American soccer season is about to begin in full swing. The fans witnessed quite a few youngsters from the MLS move to Europe to bigger clubs during the last month. With the MLS season just a few weeks away, all the clubs are looking to strengthen their squads with last-minute reinforcements. Recent reports suggest that a former Barcelona superstar is reportedly on his way to the MLS. The Gabonese striker is eagerly waiting for the new chapter in his career.

A deal like this would be a huge boost to the American soccer league for this season too.

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LA Galaxy looking to strengthen their attack!

One of the most renowned clubs in America, the LA Galaxy is the club looking to get this deal done as soon as possible. LA Galaxy has always been in the limelight due to its popular part-owners like Magic Johnson and Will Ferrell. The LA-based club is looking to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the new fresh 2023 season. The Gabonese striker has struggled to get going at his current club and is looking for a change too.

Recent reports suggest that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might be on his way to LA Galaxy. The former FC Barcelona winger has given the green signal from his side. Further, Chelsea has also agreed to the LA-based soccer club’s terms, as per 10 Sport. The specifics of the deal are still unclear.

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Various sources are suggesting that this might be a loan deal, with Chelsea needing to cover a major chunk of the former Barcelona star’s salary. Aubameyang currently earns about £ 160k per week. However, the English Premier League giant has reportedly accepted the chance to offload the Gabonese star. The 33-year-old is currently completely out of favor at Stamford Bridge.

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However, the fans still consider him a needless buy at Chelsea.

Can Aubameyang reignite his soccer legacy?

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A few days ago, the Blues’ fans ripped their owner, Todd Boehly, apart. The simple reason is that even after spending over $600 million this season, the team still cannot produce a win. Aubameyang joined Chelsea before this season began. At that time, Thomas Tuchel was still on the job and he reportedly asked for Aubameyang. However, after the manager changed, Aubameyang has just struggled to just get through an entire soccer game. The majority of the fans have slated the Gabonese star for looking complacent and disinterested.

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Aubameyang managed to just score one goal in his eleven Premier League appearances at the club. The fans pretty much knew his time at the club had ended after he was taken off as a substitute against Manchester City. After shining brightly at Arsenal and creating his own legacy, the next two moves to Barcelona and Chelsea have not worked out even the slightest. The jury is still out there on whether the Gabonese star has it in him to compete at the highest level. However, a move to America with much lesser pressure may help the lost soccer soul thrive again.

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Do you think Aubameyang will be able to reignite his soccer legacy after joining LA Galaxy? Let us know in the comments below.

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Daniel D'Cruz is a Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. Having earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and a Post Graduate Diploma in Event Planning and Experiential Marketing from St. Xavier's College, Daniel went on to have a brief stint working in the Event Industry.
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