Thomas Tuchel: “Some players stay your players because you were very very close and Auba is one of those players.”

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaks of his ‘close relationship’ with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amidst reports linking him with a move to Chelsea.

“I enjoyed working with him a lot, it was a pleasure. I’ve never had any issue. Some players stay your players, as you are very close. Auba is one of them players. Even when we played Arsenal, straight away it was a close bond”, – told Tuchel to reporters.

Thomas Tuchel: "Aubameyang? Some players are still your players, even if they don't play for your team anymore." pic.twitter.com/aNFDfdOwmK

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Meanwhile, according to Relevo, the Catalan team want £21 million for Aubameyang, while the Blues are willing to pay a fixed amount of a maximum £10.5 million.

Chelsea are desperate to sign a striker to replace departed Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku this summer.