Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has ended his horror stint with Chelsea to join Ligue 1 giants Marseille by signing a three-year contract.
Premier League heavyweights Chelsea have made an official statement to confirm that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the club. The Gabonese striker has returned to France to join Marseille. The former Arsenal captain has signed a three-year contract running until June 30, 2026 with the Ligue 1 outfit.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has endured a spectacular fall from grace since winning the Premier League Golden Boot a few years ago. Back then, the 34-year-old could do no wrong and even became the Arsenal captain after an episode regarding Granit Xhaka. But his stint with Arsenal ended in disgrace, as Mikel Arteta banished him from the first team before the Gunners released him.
The Gabonese striker joined Barcelona on a free transfer around 18 months ago before ending the 2021/22 season as the Catalan club’s joint-top scorer. But despite his heroics with Barcelona, his stint with theย Blaugrana ended after Robert Lewandowski’s arrival last summer. And Chelsea secured Aubameyang’s services as Thomas Tuchel eyed a reunion.
But Tuchel managed Aubameyang in only one Chelsea game before his untimely departure. And the former Arsenal captain endured a disastrous 2022/23 campaign with Chelsea, managing only three goals in 21 games. So as the summer transfer window arrived, Aubameyang’s future at the West London club was uncertain.
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Several clubs, including Barcelona, showed interest in the 34-year-old. But Marseille emerged as the only serious suitor this month, leaving them in a handy position. And talks between the Ligue 1 giants and Chelsea soon escalated, with fresh discussions mounting this week.
Chelsea and Marseille soon sealed the agreement for the Gabonese striker. And after completing the medical checks, the former Premier League Golden Boot winner has completed the move to Stade Velodrome. And the transfer will herald his second stint in Ligue 1 following his spell at US Saint-Etienne.
The former Arsenal captain has signed a three-year contract with Marseille, with his deal running until June 30, 2026. And after seeing his former strike partner Alexandre Lacazette flourish in Ligue 1, Aubameyang will be keen on getting started as a Marseille player in the upcoming season.
