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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back! Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker arrives in France to join Mason Greenwood & Co at Marseille after cutting Saudi adventure short

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.laprovence.com/article/om/34511247649814/mercato-om-semaine-decisive-pour-aubameyang-tres-attire-par-un-retour" target="_blank"><em>La Provence</em></a>, Aubameyang has returned to France and is set to rejoin Marseille after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. The 36-year-old striker is already in Marseille and has held discussions with the club’s management, bringing him close to a second stint with the Ligue 1 outfit.</p><p></p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, are reshaping their squad for the 2025–26 season after finishing second in Ligue 1 and booking a spot in the Champions League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-comeback-could-return-to-former-club-free-agent-this-summer/blt54bb68dd6c240f30" target="_blank">The potential addition of Aubameyang adds experience</a> and proven goal-scoring ability to a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/mason-greenwood-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-link-up-marseille-contact-striker-potential-return-stade-velodrome/blt7427207666e0a25d" target="_blank">frontline that already includes Mason Greenwood</a>. Despite interest from Qatari and Gulf clubs, the Gabon international chose to return to Europe, showing a clear preference for Marseille over other financial offers.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Aubameyang will have a second stint at OM, where he scored 30 goals in all competitions during his final European season before moving to Al-Qadsiah in 2024, where he netted 21 times in 36 appearances. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Marseille are finalising the terms of a two-year contract with Aubameyang, which includes a reduced salary from his Gulf deal. The official announcement is expected later this week. OM continue their pre-season preparations with friendlies ahead of their Ligue 1 opener in early August.</p>

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back! Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker arrives in France to join Mason Greenwood & Co at Marseille after cutting Saudi adventure short | Goal.com

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has made a decisive move back to Europe, rejecting Gulf offers as he closes in on a deal with Olympique de Marseille.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back! Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker arrives in France to join Mason Greenwood &amp; Co at Marseille after cutting Saudi adventure short

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