Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Arrives in Marseille to Complete Transfer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has arrived in Marseille and is set to sign with Olympique de Marseille, marking a big return to Ligue 1 for the former Arsenal and Gabon striker. The 36-year-old chose OM despite offers from Saudi Arabia, highlighting the club’s growing ambition for the new season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Aubameyang landed in Marseille on Tuesday evening, accompanied by his agent, and will soon undergo his medical before officially joining Olympique de Marseille. The experienced forward rejected a strong offer from Al-Ettifaq to sign a contract with OM until June 2027. Club leaders Pablo Longoria, Medhi Benatia, and manager Roberto De Zerbi played key roles in bringing him back to the club.

A return to Marseille has excited supporters, many of whom are eagerly awaiting his presentation at the Stade Vélodrome in the coming days.

MARSEILLE’S TRANSFER PUSH AND SEASON OUTLOOK

Aubameyang joins Marseille after spending last season with Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. This summer, the club has already signed Angel Gomes, CJ Egan-Riley, Facundo Medina, and winger Igor Paixao, showing clear intent to build a squad that can challenge for Ligue 1 and make a mark in the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/26 season.

With Aubameyang expected to lead the line, Marseille aims to close the gap on rivals Paris Saint-Germain. The next pre-season match for OM is a friendly against Girona, with the new arrivals set to feature. Last season, Marseille finished in 2nd place, qualifying for the Champions League group stage and needing to strengthen to keep up with PSG and Monaco.

WHAT NEXT FOR AUBAMEYANG AND OM?

Once paperwork and his medical are complete, Aubameyang will be unveiled as an OM player and is expected to take part in pre-season training. Supporters hope he can repeat his strong form: last season in Saudi Arabia, he continued his goal-scoring ways despite being in his mid-thirties.

Marseille’s first Ligue 1 fixture of the new season is against Le Havre. OM finished last season 2nd. Their early league results will be crucial if they hope to fight for the title and secure a Champions League group stage place through league standing this time.