Gabon international Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is set to sign for Saudi club Al Qadisiyah from Olympique de Marseille to become the club’s second major signing.

There has been a question mark hanging over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (35) for the past few weeks. The top goal scorer for Olympique de Marseille last season had previously committed himself to the remaining year on his contract in the South of France but as the days went by and rumours of offers from Saudi Arabia grew, the Marseille hierarchy wanted confirmation that their forward would be there next year.

According to Foot Mercato, Marseille and their new manager, Roberto De Zerbi, could not convince Aubameyang to see out the rest of his contract. Instead, the Gabonese international will join Al-Qadisiyah with an agreement between the clubs thought to be imminent (possibly as soon as the next few hours).

Having earned promotion to the Saudi Pro League last season, Al Qadisiyah have started the summer transfer window with a bang, bringing in Euro winner Nacho Fernandez from Real Madrid.

The club also signed Uruguay international Nahitan Nández, Belgian keeper Koen Casteels from Wolfsburg, and Mexican striker Julián Quiñones.

The latest big name to join the club is now expected to be former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang from Marseille.

Both clubs are close to finalizing a deal, according to Santi Aouna after a great last season which saw Aubameyang scoring 30 goals and assisted 11 in 51 games.