He was to land this Tuesday evening in Marignane. Be welcomed like a prince by Marseille supporters. Sign in the process your two -year contract and formalize an expected return as symbolic return. But none of this has happened. OM published a laconic press release during the day, evoking a simple postponement. Officially, nothing serious. Unofficially, the situation is more nuanced.
A contractual clause modifies the plans
According to several concordant sources, including Sky Sportsthe Aubameyang contract has been changed in the last hours, on the initiative of the Olympian board. Initially planned for two firm years, the agreement could ultimately be transformed into one year contract, with an option conditioned in its participation at 50 % of League 1. A change that caused a slight setback in the calendar of its arrival.
This unexpected turnaround comes when everything seemed to be acted, Aubameyang having already terminated his contract with Al-Qadsiah. And this contractual detail is not trivial: it reflects a certain caution on the part of Longoria and Benatia. At 36, despite a successful season, OM wants to protect itself. An understandable approach … but which slows down the process.
OM: a contract to be adjusted for Aubameyang
Aubameyang remains serene and motivated
For Aubameyang, it is not a brake. He believes hard as iron in his ability to fill the quota of matches. Even if he will have to fight with Amine Gouiri for a place in the eleven, he returns to play. Not to supervise. And especially not to wax the bench. Its objective is clear: to be a credible holder in an ambitious OM.
The file is advancing, despite everything. And except new turnaround, the Gabonese should work on the lawn of the Vélodrome. But as often in Marseille, even the most anticipated feedback go through tight turns. Day matter. No doubt.
