Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffered broken jaw in home robbery

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffered a broken jaw when he was attacked during a robbery at his home.

Four people wearing masks threatened the 33-year-old former Arsenal player and his wife with guns and iron bars.

One of the attackers is believed to have struck Aubameyang on the chin with an iron bar.

The injury is expected to put Aubameyang out of action for three weeks, although he will be able to resume non-contact training next week.

"Hey guys, thanks a lot for all the messages," Aubameyang wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.

"On Sunday night, some violent cowards broke into our home and threatened my family and my children, just to steal some stuff.

"They injured my jaw but I will recover in no time, and thank God no one else was physically harmed.

"The feeling that we are no longer safe in our own home is hard to understand and describe, but as a family, we will overcome this and stand stronger than ever.

"Thanks for all the support, it really means a lot to us. Auba."

It is thought the injury will not impact a potential transfer as talks continue between Chelsea and Barcelona.

FC Barcelona had said Aubameyang and his wife were both doing well despite the attack.

Reports said the couple were tied up and handcuffed during the robbery early on Monday.

Authorities said at least four masked raiders entered the player's home and then escaped in a car.

It is not uncommon for footballers' houses to be targeted in Spain, though the crimes usually happen when the players and their families are away during matches.

Aubameyang, a Gabon international, signed for Barcelona at the beginning of the year after long stints with Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal.