36-year-old Aubameyang terminated his contract with Saudi team Caticia and is about to return to Marseille. French media "Team News" learned why the players returned after leaving for a year.
Cadisiac wanted to sign a younger striker, so he proposed to Aubameyang to terminate the contract early. The player received contacts from clubs in Turkey, Spain and the Gulf region, and Marseille chairman Longoria has always regretted Aubameyang's departure in the summer of 2024, and his relationship with Aubameyang's father is very good, providing an opportunity for a return.
Aubameyang was also open to returning to Marseille and listed it as his first choice for returning to Europe. During the negotiations, he decisively rejected the French Ligue 1 promoted player Paris FC. Marseille quickly sent a two-year contract, and the conditions were obviously not as generous as the previous contract. You know, Aubameyang signed a three-year, 32 million contract with Marseille at that time, and the club offered players the highest salary in history.
After considering the offer from Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Aubameyang decided to return to Marseille. A person around him revealed: "On the one hand, this decision allows the family to continue living in a stable environment, live in the same city, the same house, and children can also attend the same school. On the other hand, Aubameyang's return to Marseille also means participating in an exciting sports event."
Of course, economic factors are also one of the important reasons to consider. After Saudi Arabia tasted the taste of high salary, Marseille's enthusiasm at home, the attractiveness of the Champions League and the ambitious plan of Marseille coach De Zelby finally convinced Aubameyang.