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Mason Greenwood set for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang link-up as Marseille contact ex-Arsenal striker over potential return to Stade Velodrome

Marseille have contacted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over potentially bringing him back to Stade Velodrome. The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker left Marseille last summer and joined Al-Qadsiah. However, the Saudi Pro League side are now planning to terminate his contract one year before its expiry date, which has alerted the French giants.

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  • Marseille eyeing move for Aubameyang
  • Greenwood could link-up with ex-Premier League star
  • Al-Qadsiah could terminate the striker's contract
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Mason Greenwood could be getting a new strike partner at Marseille, who are eager to re-sign Aubameyang ahead of the new season, according to Footmercato. The Gabonese frontman enjoyed a stellar 2023-24 campaign at Stade Velodrome, scoring 30 goals across all competitions.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite his brilliant form, the 36-year-old attacker exited the club in the summer of 2024 to head to the Saudi Pro League and join Al-Qadsiah. In the Middle East, Aubameyang scored 21 goals in the 2024-25 campaign, but despite that, the club are now contemplating terminating his deal one year early.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Aubameyang is also said to be attracting interest from teams in the Premier League, MLS, Turkish Super Lig, and Serie A. Even a few clubs from the Saudi league are keen on keeping the player in the country.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MARSEILLE?

    Marseille officials are already in touch with Aubameyang and his representatives as they bid to win the race for the veteran striker. It remains to be seen if he would consider a return to his former team, but the lure of Champions League football could be a deciding factor.