The Gabonese international returns to Marseille and already impresses, arousing the enthusiasm of his teammates and the hope of a season as prolific as during his first visit to the Marseille club.
This summer 2025 marked the return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Olympique de Marseille. A year after his departure for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia, the Gabonese striker found the velodrome.
The former Gunner took part in the last two pre-season games of the Phocaeans against Sevilla FC (1-1) and Aston Villa (3-1). Against the villans, he was in great shape and scored a double, proving that he has lost none of his qualities during his stay in the Gulf.
Kondogbia put on Aubameyang
For his teammate Geoffrey Kondogbia, Aubameyang represents a precious asset for OM. The Central African defensive midfielder expects from the 2015 African Ballon d'Or, which he reproduced as convincing as that of 2023-24. During this exercise, the native of Laval had scored 30 goals and delivered 11 assists in 51 appearances in all competitions under the colors of the sky and white.
“What does he bring? I think it's easy to answer, you know the answer. He is someone who, already at first, gives everything for his teammates. He has a big heart. Before being the player he is, he is a very good person. And after, of course, on the ground, he brings all his class, all his goals. It is still a presence for us. He is a great player and I hope that he will continue on this momentum, as he did during his first visit ”said the ex-monégasque in the mixed zone.
