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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang lauds Jurgen Klopp by insisting Liverpool boss played major role in his rise to the top
By
Anthony Hay for MailOnline
PUBLISHED: 15:04, 27 March 2016 | UPDATED: 15:05, 27 March 2016
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has lavished praise on Jurgen Klopp by insisting the Liverpool boss played an influential role in his recent success.
Klopp put his faith in the Gabon international when he purchased the striker from Saint-Etienne in July 2013 during his successful managerial spell at Borussia Dortmund.
The 26-year-old has gone onto become one of the most prolific strikers in Europe and the Manchester United target believes he would not be the same player if it wasn't for Klopp.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes he would not be the player he is today if it wasn't for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool boss Klopp brought Gabon international Aubameyang to Dortmund from Saint-Etienne in 2013
AUBAMEYANG'S KEY STATISTICS
2008–2011: Milan 0 apps (0 goals)
2008–2009: Dijon (loan) 39 (10)
2009–2010: Lille (loan) 24 (2)
2010–2011: Monaco (loan) 23 (2)
2011–2013: Saint-Etienne 96 (41)
2013– : Borussia Dortmund 134 (76)
Aubameyang, speaking to
The Fucking Rag , said of the German tactician: 'Klopp explained that when you come to play for Dortmund, the first season always happens in this way — it’s an apprenticeship.
'He helped me to understand that things would be better the next season.
'He told me, "I know that you young players want everything right away. But you have to learn".
'I worked hard in training, I stayed behind after training. That’s what helped me to shine in the Bundesliga because I scored quite a lot of goals despite some difficult games in the league.
'Klopp gave me strength of character and helped me progress. He’s a charismatic person and I have a lot of respect for this man.'
Aubameyang, who has scored 22 goals in 25 league appearances for Dortmund so far this season, could go up against Klopp's Liverpool next season if Manchester United get their way.
The Red Devils are hoping to beat off competition from Arsenal to sign Aubameyang during the summer transfer window but will have to fork out £70million if they want to land the highly sought-after striker.
Aubameyang is contracted to the Bundesliga outfit until 2020 but the club could be tempted into selling their star asset if United meet their demands.
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