White smoke for Aubameyang, the transfer market is picking up speed!

That's it, the fire is in the Olympian transfer market! As Seb rightly says, "it's picking up speed" finally! The news that all the people of Marseille were waiting for has fallen: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has said YES to OM. The suspense, rumors, and doubts are over. The Gabonese striker has officially turned down the lucrative offer from Al-Ettifaq to return to Ligue 1, under our colors. This is huge, very huge!

The information, confirmed by reliable sources like Santi Aouna from Foot Mercato, speaks of "white smoke expected in the next few hours." The contract will be ready to be signed until June 2027. L'Équipe has also confirmed the news, stating that the player has indeed chosen to return to Marseille. So, happy? We can say that OM strikes a big blow on the transfer market!

A return full of promises: what role for Auba?

Of course, some will talk about his age, 34 years. It's normal to have a little fear. After a complicated season at Chelsea, can he bounce back? I believe so! As Seb highlights in his analysis, we are talking about an experienced player, a serious professional who has always been at his peak physically. He doesn't come just to be a simple key player, but to be a guide for our young attack.

"I can see a great year for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a guide. He will guide our very young forward line." - Seb H-Foot

His experience at the very top level will be a major asset to mentor our talents. He will be able to compete, replace in the rotation, or even evolve in a duo with another striker. It's a magnificent opportunity to strengthen the team with a name, a scorer, a man who knows the pressure. And frankly, after seeing what he did at OM in the past with his 30 goals and his record in the Europa League, we can't help but be excited!

The other hot topics: defense as a priority?

If the attack is taking shape, there's still work to be done, particularly in defense. The Nayef Aguerd case is still on the table. The player has given his preference to OM, but his agents are stalling. We absolutely need to strengthen this sector, our weakness from last season. We can't afford to concede 47 goals again; it's too much!

On the departure front, OM is firm on the case of Quentin Merlin. Rennes has stepped up, but Marseille is in a position of strength and does not intend to "sell off" their left-back. The club is waiting for an offer over 15 million euros. It's logical, we must not forget the Truffert case! Finally, the departure of Pau Lopez seems to be confirmed, with the Mexican club Toluca preparing to activate the purchase option of 4.8M€.

The transfer window is far from over, but this signing of Aubameyang perfectly initiates hostilities. OM shows its ambitions, and that brings immense joy!

Find Seb's complete and passionate analysis in his latest video and tell us what you think about this arrival in the comments. Go OM!