Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has proved to be a suitable heir to Thierry Henry at Arsenal, but the Gabonese admits he was initially against following in the Frenchman’s footsteps by taking the club’s No.14 shirt.
The Gunners moved to snap up the prolific striker during the winter transfer window of 2018.
Aubameyang has proved to be a shrewd addition, with 61 goals recorded through 97 appearances.
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That strike rate puts him in a talent bracket alongside World Cup winner Henry, who remains Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer.
Aubameyang has certainly filled the jersey passed to him upon his arrival, with added responsibility being embraced rather than shunned.