Abuja -Star Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rejected English Premier League overtures as he celebrated winning the African player of the year award.
The Gabonese, who is the leading Bundesliga scorer this season, was reduced to tears after stopping Yaya Toure getting a fifth straight title on Thursday night.
“I am staying at Dortmund,” the 26-year-old Aubameyang, who has been linked with an $85 million move to Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool, said after accepting the prize at a gala in Abuja.
“I am so happy. I am not someone who usually cries but it is quite an emotional moment.
“When you are standing alongside players like Yaya Toure
or Andre Ayew there is pride in winning such a trophy ahead of them because they are great players and I obviously admire them a lot.”
The first player from Gabon to win the title said he hope to get
a second award next year with his rich run of form.
“I will really have to work a lot. Obviously I think I have the skills
and the talent to make it again next year but it will require lots of work and many sacrifices as well.”
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