Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is ‘poised to join LAFC on loan’ after being axed by Graham Potter

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s nightmare Premier League return looks close to coming to an end, with the forward poised for a move to LAFC. 

According to Le10Sport, the ex-Gabon striker is reportedly very close to joining the MLS outfit on loan after a deal was agreed, with the club expected to make a massive saving by getting his £7.9million-a-year wages off their books. 

Aubameyang had looked to be short of options in order to earn a departure form Stamford Bridge, having already played for two clubs this season as per FIFA rules. 

However, with the MLS 2023 season starting later in February, it has been ruled to be a new season, and there is not thought to be any obstacle to the loan deal on that front. 

Aubameyang was one of several big names to be axed from Chelsea’s Champions League squad, with the club making several big-money signings in the January window. 

Graham Potter axed the striker from his Champions League squad to accommodate two new signings

The deal is not yet completed and there are still small details to be agreed upon, but it is anticipated that the move will be finalised.  

Graham Potter’s side made brought in numerous new faces to strengthen a misfiring forward line, including the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix who were registered in his place. 

January signings Noni Madueke and Benoit Badiashille also missed out on a place in the squad that is next in action against Aubameyang’s former side Borussia Dortmund.

Despite leaving out the star striker, Potter insisted that the player had done ‘nothing wrong at all’ but had to be moved out to accomodate the new signings. 

‘Pierre’s a professional and of course I understand he will be disappointed,’ Potter said.

‘It was a tough decision, a tough call, we had three coming in and two had to go out, so he was the one that missed out. He’s done nothing wrong at all.

‘It’s tough because I am empathic, so I understand his disappointment, but…