Mikel Arteta intends to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal captain despite the striker being linked with a move away from the club.
Aubameyang was handed the armband when Granit Xhaka was stripped of the role by Arteta’s predecessor Unai Emery.
However, with Aubameyang’s contract set to expire in 2021 and talks with the club over an extension said to have broken down, the Gabon international is reportedly a target for Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter.
Aubameyang was quoted saying, I am “100 per cent” at Arsenal despite the speculation, while Arteta has consistently said he expects to keep hold of the 30-year-old.
Xhaka led a captaincy group also featuring Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil, with Arteta offering insight on what he expects from the club’s leaders.
Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0 at home in their last game to earn Arteta’s first win.
