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Transfer: Chelsea set to terminate Aubameyang’s contract

Chelsea are set to terminate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contract to enable him sign for Marseille as a free agent, ESPN reports.

 

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Aubameyang has verbally agreed terms on a three-year deal to join the Ligue 1 side.

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The 34-year-old striker only moved to Chelsea from Barcelona in September 2022, but struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge, scoring just three goals.

 

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Aubameyang’s move to France will mark his return to Ligue 1 after 10 years, following his spell at Saint-Etienne between 2011 and 2013.

Chelsea have undergone a huge squad upheaval this summer following the arrival of manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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Pochettino is also expecting Romelu Lukaku to seal a move away from the club.

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