At the age of 32, Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made an important decision in his career. Aubameyang said he was retiring from the Gabon national team without giving a reason.
“After 13 years of being proud to represent my country, I announce that I am ending my international career,” Aubameyang said as quoted by Football-Espana.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football after 13 years representing Gabon ??
He captained his nation since 2014 and leaves as the all-time top scorer (30) pic.twitter.com/kNsqhg4d2y
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“I want to thank the people of Gabon and everyone who has helped me in the good times and the bad.”
“Finally, I thank my dad, who gave me the desire to do what he did, hoping I could make him proud to see me in our colors.”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football with Gabon.
Aubameyang represented his nation for over 10 years and wore the captain’s armband ?? pic.twitter.com/3akgB4Of6H
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Aubameyang has played for the Gabon national team since 2009 when he was still playing at Dijon and Lille on loan at AC Milan. He has 72 caps and 30 goals. It is believed Aubameyang decided to retire in order to focus on playing with the club.
