Veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is about to complete the return to Marseille. The transfer is almost completed, only a few details related to contracts, administrative and taxes need to be resolved.
The Gabon striker has just had an impressive season at Saudi Pro League with 17 goals and 3 assists in the Al-Qadsiah shirt. Convincing form helps the former Arsenal striker in the top 6 most effective goalscorers in Saudi Pro League 2024/25. After reaching the Agreement on the farewell to Al-Qadsiah, player 36 soon contacted Velodrome.
Initially, Aubameyang was expected to be available at Marseille on Tuesday night to complete the procedure and medical examination. But by the end of Wednesday, everything is still in the closing stage. However, both Marseille and the representative of Aubameyang did not feel worried. It is expected that this week Aubameyang will officially sign a contract with the runner -up Ligue 1.
Aubameyang used to wear Marseille in the 2023/24 season. At that time, the former Arsenal striker enjoyed the highest salary of the club. However, this return is different. Aubameyang at the age of 36 accepted the remuneration lower than two years ago, of course also lower than the generous salary of 20 million euros/year at Al-Qadsiah.
On the negotiating table, the two sides are adjusting the salary in accordance with the tax system in France. On the side of Aubameyang, the 36-year-old striker was also urgently completing the termination of the contract with al-Qadsiah to receive a significant compensation. This is the necessary condition for Aubameyang to join Marseille as a free transfer.
Al-Qadsiah's side decided to recruit striker Mario Retegui from Atalanta. Therefore, the Saudi Arabia team needs to liquidate Aubameyang's contract early to make room for the Italian striker.
With Marseille, the re -signing Aubameyang is an effort to consolidate the quality of fair goods with an experienced goalscorer, leaving a bold impression in the 2023/24 season with 30 goals in all competitions. Under the coach Roberto de Zerbi, Marseille needs players who have the ability to create differences and adapt quickly with Ligue 1. Aubameyang is therefore a suitable choice.
Aubameyang once made a bold impression in Dortmund and Arsenal. But before that, the Gabon striker was a notorious goalscorer in Ligue 1 with 41 goals in 3 seasons in St.Tienne (2010-2013). After leaving Arsenal in 2022, Aubameyang wandered through Barcelona, Chelsea, Marseille, Al-Qadsiah and now returned to Velodrome.