Marseille officially announce transfer of Aubameyang

It is official! Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s return to Olympique de Marseille was announced by the club on Thursday as the Gabonese striker re-joins a club where he has enjoyed immense success.

 

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Aubameyang returns to Marseille after leaving Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, where he allowed his contract to expire to pursue a return to European club football. The 36-year-old signed a two-year contract and is set to be a valuable piece as Marseille return to the UEFA Champions League for the 2025-26 campaign.

He scored 21 goals in 36 games during his one season at Al Qadsiah, proving himself worthy of another opportunity at the highest levels of European club football. Aubameyang is fondly remembered at Marseille and his signing is being hailed at the club where he scored 30 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions during the 2023-24 season. The Gabonese superstar notably scored 10 goals in the UEFA Europa League that season as Marseille reached the semifinals.

🇬🇦 @Auba en deux temps pour 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲̀𝘀 des siens 🔵⚪️

𝗟𝗲 𝗿𝗲́𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲́ de cet #OMFCN 👉https://t.co/QfZUE2THbM

🤝 #SublimeCôtedIvoire ✨ pic.twitter.com/D1Nim6XaLW

— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) March 10, 2024

Marseille will look to challenge reigning European champions Paris-Saint Germain in the upcoming 2025-26 Ligue 1 season after finishing runner-up by a wide margin last season. OM have two friendly games remaining in their preseason against Sevilla and Aston Villa before the Ligue 1 campaign begins on August 15 with a test away from home at Stade Rennais.