Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was violently assaulted in his home (Image: Getty)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has broken his silence after being violently assaulted at his home in Barcelona and breaking his jaw.

The Spanish newspaper El País reported that at least four men had snuck into her garden and threatened her with guns and iron bars.

After Aubameyang was assaulted and threatened by men in front of his wife Alisha Behag, the criminals opened the safe in the house and stole the jewelry.

Witnesses claim that the thieves fled in a white Audi A3.

Former Arsenal captain Aubameyang wrote on Instagram: “Thank you all so much for all the messages.

“On Sunday night, violent cowards broke into my house and tried to steal something from my family and children.

“I hurt my jaw, but I will recover soon. Thank God no one else was hurt.

“The feeling of not being safe in your own home is difficult to understand or explain, but as a family we will get through this and come out stronger than ever.

“Thanks for the support. It really means a lot to us. Wow.”

Aubameyang has lived in Barcelona since February after joining the Spanish club on a free transfer from the Gunners.

The 33-year-old is in talks to return to London this summer and Chelsea are keen to sign the Barcelona striker.

Earlier this month, Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski had his £59,000 watch stolen outside the club’s training ground while signing autographs for supporters.

Last year, 19-year-old Barcelona winger Ansu Fati broke into his house while watching the team’s game at the Camp Nou.

Some of the player’s family members were still in the house when the thieves entered and stole money, jewelry and watches.

In 2018, the house owned by Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba was also targeted by thieves who broke into the family while they were inside.

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