Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang eyes Chelsea escape route as double Barcelona transfer plea ignored
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to finally bring an end to his miserable stay at Chelsea. The 33-year-old striker has been heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge for a while now, with Mauricio Pochettino eager to trim down the Blues' bloated squad.
He was specifically identified by Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked just a week later. Under Graham Potter, the Gabon international struggled to impress and he was eventually dropped from the Champions League squad following an influx of new signings in January.
Even under Frank Lampard, Aubameyang's nightmare continued as he barely featured for Chelsea. While the former Arsenal captain is contractually obliged to remain in west London until the end of next season, he's expected to leave in the coming days.
According to RMC Sport, as quoted by the Mirror, Aubameyang has agreed a two-year deal with Marseille, which includes the option of a third season. The report states that the French giants are currently in talks with the Blues as they look to formalise a transfer.
Until recently, it seemed as if Aubameyang had his heart was set on a return to Barcelona. In March, he was pictured in the Barcelona changing room following a dramatic El Clasico win over Real Madrid.
Chelsea fans spotted the striker celebrating with former teammate Ferran Torres in a video on social media, and senior figures at Stamford Bridge were not happy. Then, a month or so later, a controversial video surfaced; speaking to 'DjamLife' on a TikTok live, he openly admitted that he wants to cut ties with the Blues and return to the Camp Nou.
If Chelsea manage to offload Aubameyang from the wage bill, the club will free up significant funding for further additions. Pochettino has already welcomed six
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