Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to leave Olympique de Marseille and join Deportivo La Corogne, recently promoted to La Liga, according to L’Équipe. The Gabon international did not travel with the Marseille squad for their pre-season preparations in Côte d’Ivoire, indicating the transfer is progressing rapidly.
Aubameyang rejoined Marseille last season after a spell in Saudi Arabia, quickly becoming a key player for the club. He registered a respectable 14 goals and 10 assists in his time with the French side, demonstrating his continued goal-scoring ability at the age of 37. His departure leaves a significant void in Marseille’s attack.
The move comes amidst a period of change for Marseille, with Mason Greenwood and Hamed Junior Traoré also departing the club. These departures have left coach Bruno Genesio short of attacking options ahead of the new season, making the signing of a replacement a priority. The club is actively seeking solutions to fill the gap left by Aubameyang and others.
Deportivo La Corogne will be hoping Aubameyang can bring his experience and goal-scoring prowess to the Spanish top flight as they look to establish themselves after promotion. The transfer provides Aubameyang with a new challenge in a competitive league, extending his career at a high level. The financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed by either club at this time, but it is understood to be a permanent deal. This move could allow Aubameyang to showcase his skills on a new stage and contribute to Deportivo’s ambitions in La Liga.
