“He won't be released”, says Olympique owner on Vasco target Aubameyang | OneFootball

The Vasco da Gama transfer market has taken on an international angle with speculation involving striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. However, the plan to bring in the player runs into the firm stance of Olympique de Marseille.

According to information published by the newspaper L’Équipe, the owner of the French club, Frank McCourt, announced that he will not release the player from the final year of his contract for free.

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Financial reality and search for reinforcements at Vasco

In the last European season, the player remained a key figure in Marseille’s attack, finishing as the team’s top scorer. Vasco’s search for major attacking reinforcements is directly affected by the budget restrictions caused by the current political transition within Vasco SAF.

Without a new investor in place to provide immediate funds, the management will need to assess whether the compensation demanded by the French club fits within the football department’s current cash flow.

Aubameyang’s career and numbers

The French club is facing financial difficulties and has ruled out any possibility of a mutual contract termination. The European board is waiting to receive a transfer fee in order to approve the striker’s immediate release in this mid-year transfer window.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is an experienced 37-year-old Gabonese striker, known worldwide for his speed and sharp eye for goal. The player has had standout spells at European football giants such as Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea before moving to French football.

Aubameyang was Olympique de Marseille’s standout player of the season – Photo: Icon Sport

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