Dembele’s ‘bromance’ with Aubameyang clear after amusing Barcelona bench antics
For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter
Ousmane Dembele and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Barcelona 'bromance' was on display for all to see on Sunday after their highly amusing bench antics.
The Blaugrana claimed a vital 4-2 victory over reigning La Liga champions Atletico Madrid to leapfrog their opponents and move into fourth – an all-important Champions League position.
While recently-recruited former Wolves winger Adama Traore was handed his second Barca debut from the start, Aubameyang was left to settle for a spot on the bench.
And it was while sat in the dugout with the substitutes ahead of the Atletico clash that fans caught a glimpse of the former Arsenal striker's blossoming 'bromance' with ex-Borussia Dortmund team-mate Dembele.
Prior to kick-off, the majority of Barcelona's back-ups had taken their seats on the Nou Camp bench, when the French forward emerged from the tunnel.
However, instead of claiming the one remaining spare seat on the end, Dembele amusingly ordered six of his team-mates to shuffle down to enable him to perch next to Aubameyang.
The pair previously played together at Dortmund and, on Sunday's evidence, appear delighted to have been reunited in Spain.
Where will Ousmane Dembele be playing his football next season? Let us know in the comments section.
One fan wrote: "Former teammate knew there was bromance in BVB. I am happy to see them playing together even though am a Real fan."
The apparent besties were only able to enjoy one season together at Dortmund as Dembele was snapped up by Barcelona for an initial fee of £96million, in a deal that could rise to a whopping £135m.
While Aubameyang vacated his seat in order to make his Barca bow shortly after the hour mark on Sunday, Dembele remained an unused substitute and found himself jeered by his own supporters.
The French forward appears set to depart the Nou Camp for free in the summer having rejected all of the club's offers over a new contract.
The 24-year-old is reportedly attracting interest from a host of top teams from around Europe and a Premier League move has been touted for the summer.
With a Dembele exit appearing inevitable, the pair appear keen to savour every second in each other's company once more.
- La Liga
- Barcelona FC
Source: Read Full Article