Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Brother Deletes Comment About Granit Xhaka's Arsenal Captaincy

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brother made his feelings known on Arsenal appointing Granit Xhaka as club captain and it didn't go unnoticed by fans.

Unai Emery named Xhaka as permanent Arsenal captain and the Spaniard's decision got people talking, including the Gunners' forwards brother.

Willy Aubameyang reacted to the news by leaving a message on a post captioned: "Our captain" along with a picture of Xhaka.

Willy reacted to the post with eight sad emoji faces before swiftly removing his comment from Instagram.

Image: Instagram

But the damage was done with Arsenal supporters reacting to his social media activity.

Pierre-Emerick was under consideration for Arsenal captaincy along with Rob Holding and David Luiz, among others, but Emery has opted for the Swiss enforcer, who has previously worn the captain's armband.

Xhaka will lead out his team for the first time on a full-time basis on Monday night when Arsenal face Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Topics: Football News, Football, Aubameyang, Arsenal

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