Speaking on TalkSPORT, Martin Keown discussed Auba's chances to cement a reputation as Arsenal's legend following signing a new deal.
“Aubameyang loves playing there and he wants to be a legend in the future, so why not?” he said. “He’s 31 years of age and he’s turned down Barcelona by the way to stay there. I think that tells you how much he loves the football club and what he’s looking to achieve.
“If they win the Premier League in the next three years then he certainly will become a legend if he plays a major part in that. You look at the goals record that he’s got and he can’t get near [Thierry] Henry and I’m not even sure he can catch Ian Wright.
“But he wants to follow in their footsteps. I saw a piece with Ian Wright just a few days ago and he came across very humble during that exchange. He comes across a very genuine character to me.
“It does do something for you that football club – it’s a huge club. I will love that football club until the day I die.
“He feels that way and it does come out in the way he plays. He takes responsibility and has no fear in front of goal. He loves it, so why would he want to go somewhere else?”
Both Wright (185 goals) and Henry (228 goals) are indeed far ahead of the Gabonese (72 goals) speaking about scoring records.
But Auba's role and impact no the team's results have been overwhelming. Without him, we would most probably struggle to win the FA Cup.
Moreover, he's arguably the best striker in the Premier League of the last two season scoring 22 in either campaign.
Is Auba already a legend or still needs to win Premier League to get that kind of recognition?
