Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘is DESPERATE to quit Chelsea’ and is willing to play ‘almost for FREE’

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly desperate to leave Chelsea and will make whatever sacrifices are necessary to return to Barcelona.

Aubameyang has not started a single game for Chelsea since November and the loan of Joao Felix will only increase the competition at forward.

Therefore, Aubameyang would be willing to return to Barcelona and play ‘almost for free’ to gain more action in the first team.

According to ISAubameyang is eager to return to Barcelona if Memphis Depay leaves the club.

The Spanish outlet says that Aubameyang understands that he was ‘wrong’ to leave Barca in the summer and that he would be willing to sacrifice his salary to return.

It is believed that the 33-year-old would accept whatever amount the Catalan giants could pay him following Depay’s departure.

Aubameyang’s despair comes after a disappointing spell at Chelsea. The former Arsenal captain has struggled to cement a place in Graham Potter’s side and finds himself on the bench more often than not.

Aubameyang felt somewhat embarrassed after his dismal performance against Manchester City on January 5.

He started Chelsea’s tie against City on the bench, but came onto the pitch after five minutes when Raheem Sterling had to go off injured.

However, Potter was not as impressed with the striker’s performance and decided to replace him with Omari Hutchinson in the second half.

Aubameyang was left out of the Chelsea squad that lost 4-0 to City at the Etihad Stadium on 8 January.

Many thought that Potter had dropped the Aubameyang after his performance for the week. However, the Chelsea boss denied such claims.

He said that Aubameyang was suffering from a back problem which prevented him from being fit enough to play in the FA Cup tie.

However, it is clear that Aubameyang is having problems at Chelsea. He has only scored three goals in 16 games in all competitions this campaign.