Tag: Borussia Dortmund

Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Mislintat spotted in the stands during Schalke v Dortmund

Arsenal Head of Recruitment Sven Mislintat was in the stands for Schalke’s derby match against Borussia Dortmund over the weekend.

The cup-tied rule: What it is, why it’s in place, and why it’s wrong

On Thursday, Arsenal progressed to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, but thanks to UEFA's cup-tied rule, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won't be able to take part.

3 reasons why Ousmane Dembele won’t sign for Arsenal

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele has dared to utter Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's name out loud, which means the 20-year-old is signing for Arsenal... apparently.

Wenger names 4 teams that make this year’s Europa League so strong

On Wednesday, Arsene Wenger discussed how strong the Europa League is this year compared to previous seasons, and named the teams to watch out for.

Eriksson to referee Arsenal’s Europa League clash with AC Milan

Jonas Eriksson will referee Arsenal's clash with AC Milan on Thursday, and Arsene Wenger's side have a bit of history with the Swedish official.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Real Madrid and Monaco lead queue of clubs following Nelson

Real Madrid and AS Monaco are the 'leading contenders' to sign Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson, according to reports, but there's still a good chance the 18-year-old will stay put.
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann

4 teams that could hurt Arsenal’s Europa League challenge if they beat Milan

Arsenal are in a surprisingly commanding position in their Europa League tie against AC Milan, so let's take a look at who else could cause the team problems if they finish the job on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrate victory together after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang say they’re ready to fight for Wenger

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both spoken out to back manager Arsene Wenger, despite the team's recent struggles on the pitch.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aubameyang: Arsenal are a step up from Dortmund

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Arsenal to make the step up to a 'bigger' club, but admits the North London side were the only ones to make a real offer for him.

From Spain: Ousmane Dembele to snub Arsenal in favour of Chelsea loan move

Even though Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly urged Arsenal to sign his former Dortmund teammate Ousmane Dembele, the 20-year-old allegedly wants to join Chelsea on loan instead.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Olivier Giroud makes remarkable Arsene Wenger statement

Olivier Giroud says Arsene Wenger would have been 'pissed off' had he not gone to the World Cup and although Dortmund offered him more money, he preferred to go to Chelsea and Wenger was happy to help.

Bayern Munich star laments Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing for Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s former Dortmund teammate, Robert Lewandowski, has described the 28-year-old’s departure from the Bundesliga as a ‘shame’.

Aubameyang ‘just a fading memory’ at Dortmund now, say German press

Kicker claim Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now not much more than a memory at Borussia Dortmund, after Michy Batshuayi's start with the club.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Giroud’s Chelsea move now looking even smarter after injury news

Olivier Giroud's move to Chelsea is starting to look like a smart move, after Antonio Conte admitted he doesn't know when Alvaro Morata might return from injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal and Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrate their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan: It’s too early to compare Wenger, Mourinho and Klopp

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says it's too early to compare Arsene Wenger with Jose Mourinho or Jurgen Klopp, but admits it was the best moment for him to leave Manchester United because now he wants to make his name 'bigger'.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrate victory together after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan: It’s a dream to play for Arsenal with ‘best friend’ Aubameyang

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says it's a dream to play for the club he supports alongside one of his 'best friends' in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Pulisic: Aubameyang helped me and guided me, he’s a great guy

Christian Pulisic praised Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's character after the former Dortmund man's move to Arsenal, and says he's looking forward to seeing what the striker does next.

Aubameyang explains how Mkhitaryan convinced him to join Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has said that the chance to reunite with Henrikh Mkhitaryan was a big factor in his decision to join Arsenal. 
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ilkay Gundogan makes hypocritical jibe at Aubameyang after transfer saga

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continues to be a target in the German press after his messy split from Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund CEO Watzke claims Aubameyang withheld performances to force a move

Borussia Dortmund's CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was past the point of no return with the club, and blames the striker's behaviour for that.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aubameyang reportedly preferred Real Madrid move over Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was hoping for a move to Real Madrid instead of Arsenal, according to reports. 

Arsenal fans get first taste of the Aubameyang off-pitch experience

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has already shipped his Dortmund Ferrari over to London, after his move to Arsenal last week.

Aubameyang is a troublemaker, Alexis is a ‘professional’: But only one downed tools

Ever since Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester City fell through in the summer, people have practically been insisting that the Chilean is one of the most professional footballers to ever play the sport, so why is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang viewed as the opposite?

You will fail miserably: Dortmund chief issues stern warning after Aubameyang saga

Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has issued a stern warning to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's former teammates.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 02: Michy Batshuayi of Dortmund celebrates scoring his second goal on his debut during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koeln and Borussia Dortmund at RheinEnergieStadion on February 2, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Batshuayi ready to claim Aubameyang’s ‘batman’ job after brace on debut

With Borussia Dortmund having sold their self-styled "Batman" Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang, his replacement Michy Batshuayi, another aspiring "Caped Crusader", answered their call for goals on his debut.

Peter Stöger: I’m just happy it’s over

Borussia Dortmund manager Peter Stoger says he's glad the transfer window is over and it's a good thing they can now put the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saga behind them.

Aubameyang’s ex-Dortmund teammates bid him fond farewell

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's ex-teammates at Dortmund have wished him well after the 28-year-old completed his £55.5m move to Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 09: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Dortmund with his beats headphones on, before the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on December 9, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images )

How Tottenham could have ruined Aubameyang Arsenal’s move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is an Arsenal player now, but intervention from Spurs could have seen things play out very differently. Arsenal confirmed the signing of Aubameyang...

‘I’m a crazy boy!’ – Aubameyang apologises to Dortmund fans

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has issued one of the strangest apologies I've ever read to Dortmund fans.

Arsenal pay Chelsea man’s loan fee to secure Aubameyang

Arsenal reportedly paid Michy Batshuayi's loan fee for Dortmund so the Bundesliga club would sanction Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's move to north London.

Done deal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs for Arsenal

Borussia Dortmund forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has officially completed his move to Arsenal.

Giroud’s agent confirms Chelsea move

Olivier Giroud is set to join Chelsea for £18m.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 09: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Dortmund with his beats headphones on, before the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on December 9, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images )

Aubameyang medical ‘pencilled in’ for tomorrow morning, shirt number ‘leaked’

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will have his medical on Wednesday morning after arriving in England today.

‘This is worse than Alexis to United’: Arsenal fans spitting feathers over Giroud’s potential...

Arsenal fans are absolutely livid that Arsenal could be about to sell Olivier Giroud to Chelsea.

Aubameyang at Arsenal training ground as Dortmund clear medical

Borussia Dortmund have cleared Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to undergo a medical at Arsenal, although they still haven't fully sanctioned a sale just yet.

Arsenal fans believe they’ve found Aubameyang’s flight to London

Inquisitive Arsenal fans reckon they've found Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's flight to London.
Olivier Giroud (BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Decision expected today: Dortmund boost Arsenal’s hopes of signing Aubameyang

Borussia Dortmund could turn their attention back to Olivier Giroud, which would be fantastic news for Arsenal as they look to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Bad news for Arsenal as Chelsea fail to meet Giroud’s asking price

Chelsea have reportedly turned their nose up at Arsenal's asking price for Olivier Giroud, which suddenly puts them in a position of power over the Gunners... or does it?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Mkhi’s first match, ‘Swanselona’ & Ozil contract talk: 12 things Arsenal fans should expect...

Arsenal face Swansea City on Tuesday, and with the squad rapidly changing many of us are expecting it to be an interesting match... for good and bad reasons.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 09: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Dortmund with his beats headphones on, before the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on December 9, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images )

Massive wages & club record transfer fee: Aubameyang’s Arsenal contract broken down

When initial reports stated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was getting €10m-a-year until 2021, many wondered why he would sign. It turns out he's getting paid much more, however...