Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's reacts as Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles begs him to sign new deal on Instagram

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has teased Arsenal fans again (Picture: Getty)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has laughed off calls from team-mate Ainsley Maitland-Niles for the striker to sign a new deal at Arsenal.

The Gabon international has entered the final year of his Emirates and he’s no closer to signing a new deal with the Gunners.

Bukayo Saka ended the speculation over his future on Wednesday by signing a four-year deal with the Gunners and that has sparked hope among supporters that Aubameyang will do the same.

The 31-year-old is a popular figure in the Arsenal dressing room and Maitland-Niles has made no secret of his desire to see Aubameyang stay at the club.


Aubameyang took his tally at the club to 51 goals with a brace against Norwich and he celebrated the feat with a post on Instagram.

Maitland-Niles quickly tried to exploit the situation by commenting underneath Aubameyang’s post, begging him to sign a new deal.

‘Sign the contract bruh, stop posting fofty 😂❤️️,’ wrote Maitland-Niles.

Arsenal fans may have been hoping for a more affirmative response from Aubameyang but the Gabon ace was keeping his cards close to his chest and simply replied with a series of ‘tears of joy’ emojis.

‘😆😂😂😂😂😂,’ replied Aubameyang.
Aubameyang’s response [Picture: Instagram]

Aubameyang put Arsenal ahead when he closed down Tim Krul’s clearance and tapped into an empty net after blocking the Dutchman’s kick.

The goal meant Aubameyang became the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 50 goals, beating the record held by Gunners legend Thierry Henry.

Asked about his own contract situation following Saka’s renewal, Aubameyang said: ‘I know, I know! I’m really happy that Bukayo signed da ting! [laughing]

‘And now we’ll see [about me]. We’ll talk with the club and we’re going to see what’s going to happen.’