'De Zerbi was key to my Marseille return, we must try to compete with PSG' - Aubameyang on his return to former club

The 36-year-old striker rejoins the club after a year with Saudi Arabia's Al-Qadsiah and was delighted with the warm welcome from OM fans.

During his first stint at Marseille, Aubameyang had a stellar season, scoring 17 goals and providing 8 assists in 34 Ligue 1 matches, while also performing well in the Europa League with 10 goals and 3 assists in 13 appearances.

"I expected something from the fans; I'd been following social media. But honestly, not this much enthusiasm. I'm very happy and will be eternally grateful for this," Aubameyang said during his presentation at OM this Friday, via Sportal.

"I've always maintained good contact with the management and players. I spoke with sporting director Mehdi Benatia and president Pablo Longoria. They didn't need to convince me; I watched the matches last season. It was a quick decision.

"I had offers not only from Saudi Arabia but other teams, but I chose to return here. I experienced some powerful moments here, and that's something you can't buy," added the Gabonese international.

"Roberto De Zerbi was a key factor in my return. When I left, I spent two weeks with the coach. In training, I saw what was happening and that great things were coming. He didn't give up on me, he kept "pushing" me to come back, and that's good. I

"'m back, and we'll do great things together. We need to try and compete with PSG and go as far as possible in the Champions League. I've never gone further than the quarterfinals," said the former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund striker.