Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has insisted he is “really happy” at Arsenal as the situation over the forward’s contract rumbles on.
Aubameyang has under 18 months to run on his current deal and he is yet to agree fresh terms with Arsenal.
Head coach Mikel Arteta has said the club will do all they can to keep hold of the Gabon international, who is the team’s top scorer this season.
Aubameyang’s form has attracted interest from clubs all over Europe, namely Barcelona and Real Madrid, and speculation has intensified he could be off this summer.
The 30-year-old, however, has given Arsenal a boost in their hopes of keeping him by insisting he is really happy at the club.
“It means a lot [to play here],” Aubameyang told Arsenal’s website.
“When I was younger I used to watch Arsenal because they always had great players and they won trophies as well. I think it is really a pleasure to be here, I am really happy - that’s my feeling.
“I love the fans here. On my Insta, I am happy I have them because after this miss [against Olympiacos] everyone could say ‘he killed us today’, but [instead] everybody sent me messages to say ‘keep your head up’ and stuff like that, so I am just happy to have them and happy with them.
“When I came back home [after the Olympiacos game], I saw my kids and they talked to me and said, ‘don't worry this can happen’. I am glad to have them, it’s true that it is cruel, but that’s football.
“I try to always be ready, whatever happens. That’s why I say, when I look at myself, that I have to be ready so I do all the stuff, I try to be fit every game and for the moment it is working well."
