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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opens door to Borussia Dortmund exit

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the match between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC
Image: Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the most coveted strikers in the world

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has refused to rule out leaving the Bundesliga club this summer.

The Gabon international, who is currently representing the hosts at the Africa Cup of Nations, has reportedly been linked with numerous clubs in Europe in recent months, including Manchester City.

And despite being contracted to Dortmund until June 30 2020, Aubameyang says he could leave the club at the end of the campaign.

"Nobody can foresee the future," the 27-year-old said in an interview with German sports daily Fussball Bild.

"I love it at Dortmund, but I can't say that I'll stay for two more years, or five or 10. It's possible that a club could reach an agreement with Dortmund in June and I'll go.

Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring in the Champions League
Image: Aubameyang is contracted to Dortmund until 2020

"I want to be honest: When you are ambitious and also want to see something else... it's difficult to talk about. Some players have ambitions, and therefore they leave and want to experience something new, you know."

One club Aubameyang has been consistently linked with is Real Madrid after the 27-year-old claimed he had promised his grandfather he would play for Los Blancos one day.

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However, despite confirming the European champions were his "dream club", the prolific forward, who has scored 16 goals in just 15 league games this season, went on to add: "Yes, yes. That's true but, you know, there is not only Real Madrid in this world."

Gabon's forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group A football match between Gabon and Gu
Image: Aubameyang is currently representing hosts Gabon at the AFCON

Sport Bild reported earlier this week that Real head coach Zinedine Zidane was on the lookout for a different type of player to Aubameyang.

Aubameyang, though, responded to those stories by saying: "I don't know if that's true but, also, I am not interested in it," he said. "If Real want me, they will call me one day and, if not, no problem. I live my life and am optimistic about the future."

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