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Mikel Arteta: 'I Completely Trust' Arsenal on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Contract

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Mikel Arteta has put his trust in Arsenal to handle Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract situation after the club's star striker entered the final 18 months of his deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Aubameyang—who replaced Granit Xhaka as club captain in November when Unai Emery was still manager—joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 for £56 million, a club record at the time.

He took to Twitter on Wednesday and responded to a report by the Mirror's John Cross, who wrote the player is waiting to see if Arsenal qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League before he discusses new terms:

Gunners boss Arteta said prior to Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash at home to Olympiacos, per Art De Roche of Football.