Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has stated he nearly signed for Tottenham years in the past, and could now as an alternative retire than be part of Arsenal's north London opponents.
The Gabon global joined Arsenal in 2018 after five years with Borussia Dortmund and is presently the club's captain.
But the Gunners big name ought to have ended up at Spurs after conserving talks with the membership.
Asked by using Sky Sports if he would as a substitute retire or sign for Tottenham, Aubameyang stated: "You don't want to invite the query, you comprehend it [the answer] already, I could retire.
"Even extra due to the fact I don't know if you know but some years in the past I became close to signing for Tottenham and at the quit I don't know what they did. So, I could retire for certain.
"I turned into in St-Etienne I suppose [at the time], I'm no longer certain, or at the beginning of Dortmund. I don't bear in mind exactly.
"I came here, I went to the stadium as properly to White Hart Lane. The day after they just by no means gave an answer, they never known as returned so I turned into like: 'Ok, do not worry', so it's why on every occasion I play against them, they recognize [why I am extra motivated]".
Aubameyang missed Arsenal's first suit of the season because of infection, however has featured in all in their subsequent Premier League video games.
He has 4 desires to his name inside the English pinnacle flight this term, even as he netted a hat-trick as they beat West Brom 6-zero inside the Carabao Cup.
Mikel Arteta's team are presently 5th inside the Premier League and unbeaten in their ultimate 10 suits in all competitions, triumphing 8 and drawing two.
