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“We did our best to keep him for at least another half a year, but Auba wasn’t ready for that.”
Aubameyang was initially brought in to challenge Alexandre Lacazette, who was struggling after a £46m move from Lyon at the time of his arrival.
However, they have gone on to strike up an unlikely partnership, with new boss Unai Emery often preferring to use them in tandem.
Stoger says he is happy to see his former player flourishing in the Premier League and insists he bares no ill will towards him.
The Gabon striker was Arsene Wenger's final signing as Arsenal boss (Image: GETTY)
“Honestly, I got along well with him although he kept me pretty busy for four weeks," he added.
"But Auba personally apologised to me before joining Arsenal.
“He told me that his behaviour had nothing to do with my person and that he had felt my support.”