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FOOTBALL: Mercato: Aubameyang in Dortmund, Anelka in West Bromwich

 

After several days of negotiations, the announcement was finally made official, Thursday, July 4, by Borussia Dortmund. The German club, finalist of the last Champions League enlisted the Saint-Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for five years.

"We are very pleased to have signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang player we really wanted," said Michael Zorc, sports director of the team on their official website. "It is very versatile, has a lot of speed, is a threat in front of goal and we will provide more opportunities," he added.

On his twitter account, the young striker, who won the last price Marc-Vivien Foe RFI - FRANCE 24, said he was also very excited about this new adventure: "A dream for me continues its course. "

24 years old, the Gabonese player has already played in several clubs: AC Milan, Dijon, Monaco. But it is really in Saint-Etienne, where he scored 35 goals in two seasons, his talent exploded.

No amount has been provided on the transfer, but according to press reports, the compensation would amount to around 13 million euros. The club Saint-Etienne, with whom he won the League Cup this year, held also welcomed his departure. "ASSE thank Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for its performance and involvement in the green jersey. The club wishes him well for the rest of his career, "reads the official website of the Greens.

Anelka returned to the Premier League

The former center-forward of the team of France Nicolas Anelka for his part, took the direction of England. After playing for PSG, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea or Juventus last season, the player is back on the other side of the sleeve to the club West Bromwich Albion.

"The striker has signed a one year contract with an option of one year renewable, after medical examination," said the English team, who finished eighth in 2012-2013 the English Premiership.

34 years old, Nicolas Anelka was a free agent after his failed experience in a Chinese club and his six-month loan to Juventus. Twelfth best scorer in the Premier League (123 goals), he was delighted to integrate this new training. "I know the club and its manager. I want to play football, that's why I came here. I know this is a great club, but also very family ", he said during his presentation to the press.

The former French international has already won two titles of Champion of England in 1998 with Arsenal and Chelsea in 2010.