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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to link up with Mason Greenwood in shock return to Marseille after Saudi Arabia stint

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<p>Fabrizio Romano has given Aubameyang the 'here we go' treatment, reporting on X that the 36-year-old has verbally agreed a two-year deal with the French giants, where he will get the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season. The post reveals that the Gabon international captain rejected rival moves from Saudi Arabia to return to his former club on a free transfer, having had his Al-Qadsiah contract terminated.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🔵⚪️ Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to Olympique Marseille, here we go! 🔙<br><br>Contract until June 2027 agreed with OM overnight and all verbally done, as <a href="https://twitter.com/Santi_J_FM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Santi_J_FM</a> reports.<br><br>Auba picks OM over bids from Saudi with Longoria, Benatia and De Zerbi on it... and ready to play UCL. 🇪🇺 <a href="https://t.co/bLaN35K4U3">pic.twitter.com/bLaN35K4U3</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1946497904912314480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Aubameyang enjoyed a quietly prolific season with Marseille in 2023/24, hitting 30 goals in 51 matches, including 10 goals in the French outfit's run to the Europa League semi-finals. <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">His return will be a welcome one for OM,</a> who nevertheless finished second in Ligue 1 last season with a strike-force which included the controversial figures of Mason Greenwood and Neal Maupay. Greenwood was undeniably effective despite the scrutiny his move from Manchester United brought, scoring 21 Ligue 1 goals in his first season for the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mason-greenwood-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-link-up-marseille-contact-striker-potential-return-stade-velodrome/blt7427207666e0a25d#csa6e8ad5754560a93" target="_blank">He may now link up with another former Premier League star in Aubameyang.</a></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Aubameyang's 30-goal return in his previous season with Marseille was his highest since hitting just one more for Arsenal in 2018/19. After opting for a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-outshines-cristiano-ronaldo-al-qadsiah-al-nassr-jhon-duran/blt8d201324b7cd2e73" target="_blank">the former Gunner maintained his strong form in front of goal</a> with a further 21 goals in all competitions. With this evidence, Marseille and head coach Roberto De Zerbi will be confident that Aubameyang can continue to provide the goods on his return to the south of France.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>With his return to Marseille set to be officially announced in the coming days, Aubameyang will look forward to a return to Europe to play out the twilight years of his career. The rapid frontman has scored 355 career goals and knows Ligue 1 well, having spent five previous seasons playing there, including spells with Lille, Monaco and Saint-Etienne early in his career. It may be a nigh-on impossible task to knock European champions PSG off their perch, but De Zerbi's side will have a first run in the new-look Champions League phase to look forward to.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AUBAMEYANG?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to link up with Mason Greenwood in shock return to Marseille after Saudi Arabia stint | Goal.com

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to Marseille after just a season away, his Saudi Pro League adventure with Al-Qadsiah coming to an end.

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