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| File photo: Arsenal’s Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) reacts with Arsenal’s English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 11, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) |
The former Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, announced his departure from Marseille after a single season. Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood is rumored to be his replacement at the French club.
Aubameyang, a 35-year-old Gabonese striker, joined the
southern club from Chelsea in July of last year and subsequently scored 30
goals during the campaign.
Multiple media outlets have reported that English forward
Greenwood, who had charges of rape and assault against him dropped in February
2023, is being considered by Marseille.
“It’s time for me to start a new chapter,” Aubameyang said
on Instagram.
“I have always followed the advice of my father, who has
allowed me to become the player I am and we have made this decision for the
next part of my career.
“I spent a year filled with emotion and I thank the club,
the staff, my team-mates and our supporters,” he added.
Greenwood had been temporarily relieved from his duties at
United since the beginning of 2022 due to certain allegations. However, the
prosecution decided to discontinue the charges last year as crucial witnesses
retracted their statements, and new information emerged that shed light on the
matter.
The 22 year old, was temporarily assigned to Getafe Football
Club in Spain for the previous season. During his tenure there, he demonstrated
his proficiency by scoring 10 goals in 36 appearances.
Greenwood demonstrated exceptional potential during his
tenure at Manchester United, having progressed through their esteemed youth
development program. He subsequently achieved notable success, contributing 35
goals in 129 appearances for the club’s senior team.