Olympique de Marseille has announced a postponement in the anticipated return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, aged 36. The prolific forward, formerly with Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea, had previously declined substantial proposals from Saudi Arabia to facilitate his comeback to Ligue 1 and the club where he netted 30 goals during the 2023-2024 season.
Aubameyang was initially scheduled to arrive at Marseille’s Marignane airport on Tuesday evening at 19:15 CET, ahead of a medical examination and contract signing. A statement from the club indicated, “The club is diligently collaborating with all relevant parties to finalize this transfer under optimal conditions and with utmost speed.”
Despite this minor setback, the Gabon international’s transfer to Les Olympiens is not in jeopardy. Aubameyang is poised to ink a two-year agreement following the termination of his contract with Saudi club Al-Qadisah. While his definitive arrival in Marseille is imminent, it will not occur this specific evening as originally planned.
