Aubameyang retires from international football

Barcelona forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international career with Gabon.

He made 72 appearances for his nation, and scored 30 goals. He retires as serving captain of the Gabon national team.

The news comes after his country’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations at the start of the year.

Read Auba’s retirement statement below…

After 13 years of pride in representing my country, I announce that I am ending my international career,” the 32-year-old wrote in an open letter to Gabon fans.

I would like to thank the Gabonese people and all those who have supported me in the good like the bad times.

I will keep a lot of good memories like the day I made my debut at romnisports, or the day I came back from Nigeria with the African Ballon d’Or.

Sharing it with all the people was an unforgettable moment. I thank our President, his Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba who has always supported the Panthers and has always worked for football to evolve in our country.

I would also like to thank all my coaches, staff and the players that I have come across during this career.

Finally, I thank my father who gave me the desire to do like him, hoping to have made him proud by wearing our colours.