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The Sun
38 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aubameyang nears Marseille return after Saudi stint
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is set to return to Marseille after a season in Saudi Arabia, the Ligue 1 club said in a statement on Tuesday. The 36-year-old striker will arrive in southern France late on Wednesday, according to OM. Aubameyang, a former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea forward, previously played for Marseille during the 2023/24 campaign, scoring 30 goals in all competitions. He moved to Al-Qadsiah after Marseille failed to qualify for Europe, but has ended his contract with the Saudi Pro League side. Aubameyang is the Gabon national team's all-time leading scorer with 35 goals. His other former clubs include AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, while he has won several major trophies, including the 2022/23 La Liga title with Barcelona. Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 last term behind champions Paris Saint-Germain to qualify for the Champions League. - AFP
Yahoo
43 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saudi Arabian clubs interested in Marseille's Mason Greenwood
According to a report from L'Équipe, Mason Greenwood (23) has become a target for several Saudi Arabian clubs, who have shown strong interest in the forward after the winger had a successful first season in La Provence, becoming Ligue 1's joint top scorer alongside Ousmane Dembélé (28). It would take a significant offer to convince Marseille to part ways with the former England international (this year, he swapped international allegiances and will now represent Jamaica). As L'Équipe explains, his age, his performances, and his former club Manchester United possessing a 50% sell-on fee, all would contribute to a hefty valuation. Greenwood joined Marseille from his boyhood club last summer for around €30m, including bonuses. The forward had been frozen out of the Manchester United squad after he was charged in 2022 with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. All charges have since been dropped, and he has denied all allegations. GFFN | Nick Hartland
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
OM: Aubameyang's cryptic messages ahead of official announcement
Aubameyang The suspense is over! Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is indeed set to become a Marseille player once again. The Gabonese striker's latest messages have dispelled any lingering doubts. Highly anticipated by Olympique de Marseille fans as he prepares to return just a year after his departure to Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia, Gabonese forward Aubameyang has yet to be officially unveiled. However, his comeback is becoming increasingly imminent. On his social media, the striker posted a video on his Snapchat account showcasing his goals with Olympique de Marseille, captioned "a year ago" and featuring a clock emoji. Immediately after, he shared a selfie from his car with the phrase: "work done, the next one in a few hours".
France 24
8 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Aubameyang close to Marseille return: club
The 36-year-old striker will arrive in southern France late on Wednesday, according to OM. Aubameyang, a former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea forward, previously played for Marseille during the 2023/24 campaign, scoring 30 goals in all competitions. He moved to Al-Qadsiah after Marseille failed to qualify for Europe, but has ended his contract with the Saudi Pro League side. Aubameyang is the Gabon national team's all-time leading scorer with 35 goals. His other former clubs include AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, while he has won several major trophies, including the 2022/23 La Liga title with Barcelona. Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 last term behind champions Paris Saint-Germain to qualify for the Champions League.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ismaël Koné leaves Marseille on loan for Sassuolo
Olympique de Marseille have confirmed the departure of Ismaël Koné (23), who joins US Sassuolo on loan but with an option to make the deal permanent for an undisclosed fee, which has been reported to be around €12.5m. The option reportedly will become permanent if Sassuolo avoid relegation from Serie A this season. The Canadian international joined Marseille from Watford FC on a permanent deal last summer, but struggled to find his feet in La Provence under head coach Roberto De Zerbi. The midfielder was sent out on loan during the winter transfer window, where he joined Stade Rennais. At Rennes, Koné made 13 appearances and even managed to find the net twice (the second of which came against his parent club during a 4-2 defeat to end the season). However, he struggled to pin down a place in the starting lineup and spent most of his loan spell as a late substitute. GFFN | Nick Hartland
