Olympique de Marseille has made a significant addition to their squad by officially announcing the signing of Gabonese international striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is 34 years old. This move comes after Aubameyang and Chelsea FC mutually agreed to part ways, as he fell out of favor with the Blues shortly after joining them last year.
Aubameyang’s reunion with his former Borussia Dortmund coach, Thomas Tuchel, played a crucial role in this transfer. However, Tuchel was let go shortly after Aubameyang’s arrival at Chelsea.
Now, the talented forward is back in Ligue 1, where he first gained prominence with Saint-Étienne in the early part of the past decade. The deal with Marseille reportedly spans three years, as he returns to his native France.
Marseille is making waves in the transfer market this summer, with Aubameyang being their third signing. Prior to this, they secured Brazilian international left-back Renan Lodi and midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia from Atlético Madrid. This influx of talent could potentially signal the end for Alexis Sánchez at Marseille, as talks over a contract renewal have hit a roadblock for the Chilean international, who is currently out of contract with the club.
Marseille’s pre-season preparations are in full swing, and they are set to face Belgian side KAS Eupen this Saturday in their second friendly match of the summer. The arrival of Aubameyang adds an exciting dimension to the team as they gear up for the upcoming season under the leadership of coach Marcelino.