Expected this Tuesday evening in Marseille, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang did not take on board. An administrative setback delays his return.
The soap continues. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is very close to finding OM, a year after his departure for Saudi Arabia. Top scorer in the Europa League (34), the Gabonese international had shone in the Marseille jersey with a total of 30 achievements and 11 assists in 51 games. After the termination of his contract with Al-Qadsiah, formalized last Thursday, his return to Provence seemed imminent.
At 36, the former Arsenal scorer declined offers of Saudi clubs, including that of Al-Ettifaq, but also that of Paris FC. He chose to favor Marseille, seduced by the project of Roberto de Zerbi and the attachment to the public of the Vélodrome. A return hailed by the Marseille club, which counts on him to strengthen an attack still under construction.
In the Italian technician’s system, Aubameyang could be aligned alongside Amine Gouiri or serve as a lining to the Algerian international. One thing is certain: its qualities and experience will be precious assets for Marseille ambitions. “We want to compete with Paris better than what we did last season”said Zerbi in The team. “I am not saying that PSG is greater than OM. I say they have so far had more strength than OM. »»
A failed takeoff
But an unforeseen event came to brake the long -awaited return. Aubameyang was supposed to land this Tuesday evening at Marignane airport, before spending his medical visit on Wednesday. According to
RMCHis flight was canceled due to a “Slight administrative problem”.
Do not panic on the side of OM : The arrival is simply delayed, not canceled. The medical visit is reprogrammed, and the signing of a two -year contract remains on the agenda. The velodrome will only have to wait yet.
