Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Olympique de Marseille are on the verge of reaching an agreement for a transfer this summer, according to Footmercato.
Having arrived at Chelsea last summer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang endured a nightmare season, much like his entire team. Desired by Thomas Tuchel, the Gabonese striker has suffered from the German’s dismissal and made only 15 appearances in the Premier League. As a result, the former FC Barcelona forward is being pushed towards an exit during this summer transfer window.
While a move to Saudi Arabia was previously mentioned, Aubameyang could potentially return to France, where he initially made a name for himself on the world stage. According to Footmercato’s information on Monday evening, the striker is very close to reaching an agreement with Olympique de Marseille. The source states that Aubameyang has expressed a desire to play in Marseille and has been convinced by the club’s project.
However, the deal is far from being finalized. There are still several details to be worked out before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang officially joins the Ligue 1 club. If the transfer is confirmed, it would be another significant coup for Marseille following the signings of Geoffrey Kondogbia and Renan Lodi. Promising signs for the upcoming season.
As a reminder, Marseille will continue their preparations in Germany following their victory against Nîmes in their new coach’s debut. On the other hand, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not been included in Chelsea’s squad, which will depart from London on Monday for the preseason tour in the United States.
