Despite interest from several clubs, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who had recently been named captain of Olympique de Marseille, has decided to leave. To everyone’s surprise, the Gabonese international has chosen to join Al-Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia. The deal is reportedly worth 20 million euros per season, which translates to more than 13 billion FCFA. This move comes after Aubameyang scored an impressive 30 goals in 51 games across all competitions last season.
Last season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 30 goals in 51 games across all competitions, with 17 in Ligue 1 and 10 in the Europa League, establishing himself as the top scorer in the history of this continental competition. His performance was remarkable in the colors of Olympique de Marseille, a club where he is sure to leave an unforgettable legacy. Despite earlier reports in the French press suggesting he would stay on the Canebière for another season, Aubameyang appears set to depart OM and join the burgeoning football scene in Saudi Arabia.
Aubameyang alongside CR7, Benzema, Mahrez, and Mitrovic
At 35 years old, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has spent 17 seasons at the top level, playing for some of Europe’s most prestigious clubs. He has scored 334 goals and provided 91 assists in 655 games, establishing himself as one of the premier strikers of the past decade. Despite his impressive career, Aubameyang has chosen to move to Saudi Arabia, attracted by both the sporting challenges and the substantial financial rewards awaiting him over the next two seasons in the Saudi Super League.
A salary of 13 billion CFA francs per year represents a substantial golden opportunity
By joining Al-Qadisiyah, the emerging Saudi powerhouse set to shake up the European summer transfer window with backing from Aramco, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to the financial standards of his 2021-2022 season at Arsenal. With a salary of 20 million euros per season, equivalent to more than 13 billion FCFA, he has been offered a lucrative opportunity akin to a golden retirement. This move underscores his status as a player who undoubtedly has nothing left to prove to anyone.
