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Barcelona Confirm Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Was Assaulted by Armed Gang at Home

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was robbed by a gang of armed assailants in the early hours of Monday morning, the club confirmed.

Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens of ESPN reported Aubameyang and his wife were handcuffed and tied up during the robbery, which saw the gang of burglars take expensive jewelry and other items from a safe located in the house.

Neither Aubameyang nor his wife suffered serious injuries.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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