Mikel Arteta admits doubting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, right, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will continue to work together after the forward signed a new contract (Adam Davy/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he was unconvinced that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would sign a new contract when he first took charge at the Emirates Stadium.

Aubameyang signed a new three-year deal last week to end months of speculation over his future, with his previous contract due to expire next summer.