The transfer market is currently vibrant, with many European clubs making significant investments during the summer. However, the free market offers a particularly interesting opportunity at the end of July, as Foot Mercato pointed out. Several renowned players, including Chancellor Mbemba, former defender of the Olympique de Marseille, are uncontracted and could increase the number. For OM, faced with financial constraints despite its ambitions, this pool of experienced talent represents an opportunity to seize. The current team, organized in 4-3-3, includes familiar players from the European championships such as Mathew Ryan, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kurt Zouma, and a midfielder composed of Thomas Partey, Abdoulaye Doucouré and Christian Eriksen, as well as an attack with Lorenzo Insigne, Luka Jović and Hakim Ziyech.

The Olympique de Marseille is about to welcome Pierre-Emérik Aubameyang, a 36-year-old attacker, who is expected to sign a two-year contract after his departure from Saudi Arabia. His return is eagerly awaited by the Marseille locker room, as confirmed by Captain Leonardo Balerdi. Aubameyang had already scored 30 goals in 51 games during his first season in Marseille, contributing significantly to the team’s performance. Balerdi points out that he will bring not only goals, but also professionalism and valuable experience.

The arrival of Aubameyang should bring a new offensive dynamic to the Marseille team, which continues its summer preparation with friendly matches against FC Seville and Aston Villa. His return is imminent and he should be available for the start of the 2025-2026 season in Rennes on August 15. This weight recruit is part of a recruitment strategy that is attentive to the free player market, allowing OM to strengthen its workforce without transfer costs, a particularly relevant option given its budgetary constraints.