Breaking News: Aubameyang, to Depor

The Gabonese forward will sign with the Galician team, which will pay 1.5 million euros.

Mario Roldán Martínez | 15 Jul 2026 | 17.00
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Aubameyang will be the Dépor's big signing. The Galician team has reached an agreement to incorporate the veteran forward from Olympique de Marseille, a deal that will close for around 1.5 million euros. At 37 years old, the Gabonese international lands in Riazor as the offensive reference of a project that is surprising with its huge ambition in the transfer market after the club's return to La Liga.

The arrival of the former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea player confirms that Dépor does not want to settle for just battling for survival. The Coruña entity had already made a strong investment with the 9 million euros for Leo Román and has also allocated a significant amount to bring in Asp Jensen, a player from Bayern Munich, moves that considerably raise the team's competitive level.

In this context, Aubameyang emerges as the high-profile signing needed to complete a forward line expected to create excitement among the blanquiazul fans. The club believes that his international experience and goal-scoring ability can make a difference in a particularly demanding season.

Aubameyang strengthens Dépor's ambition

The addition of Aubameyang means much more than just an offensive reinforcement for Dépor. The Gabonese striker arrives with a remarkable resume, having represented some of the biggest clubs in Europe and comfortably surpassing the milestone of 350 official goals throughout his career.

Despite approaching the final stages of his professional trajectory, the striker continues to deliver competitive performances. During his recent spell at Olympique de Marseille, he maintained a significant attacking contribution, proving that he remains a dangerous forward inside the box due to his mobility and finishing ability.

Aubameyang, in his presentation with Olympique de Marseille

The sporting direction understands that his leadership will be as crucial as his goals. The squad will now have a player accustomed to competing at the highest level and to assuming responsibilities in high-pressure environments.

Morata and Joselu were also on the agenda

Before definitively securing Aubameyang's arrival, Dépor explored other top-tier alternatives to strengthen their attack. Among the names considered by the sporting management were Morata and Joselu, two forwards with extensive experience in Spanish football and international competitions.

The interest in Morata aimed at finding a forward capable of providing mobility, link-up play, and goal-scoring prowess. However, the financial conditions of the deal and the competition from other clubs ended up distancing that possibility.

Regarding Joselu, the option was particularly attractive due to his history in Galician football and his profile as a penalty area striker, although discussions did not progress enough to materialize into a real negotiation.

The final choice of Aubameyang demonstrates that the club sought a proven profile with the ability to make an immediate impact both on and off the pitch.

Dépor wants more than just survival

Dépor's aggressiveness in this transfer market is catching the attention of all La Liga. The club has invested decisively to build a squad much more competitive than initially expected for a newly promoted team.

The arrival of Leo Román for 9 million euros, the signing of Asp Jensen from Bayern, and now Aubameyang's inclusion reflect a clear strategy: to accelerate the project's growth and prevent the return to Primera from being merely a transitional phase.

There is a conviction in Riazor that a squad with experience, quality, and depth can aspire to more ambitious goals than mere survival. The coaching staff also highly values the blend of talented youngsters and veteran players accustomed to competing at the highest level.

Aubameyang, the key symbol of the new Coruña project

Aubameyang's signing sends a strong message to the rest of the league. Dépor has not returned to La Liga to settle for just surviving, but to rebuild a project with growing aspirations and the ability to attract internationally renowned names.

The Gabonese's experience, coupled with the investments made in other positions, positions the Coruña team among the most active clubs this summer. Moreover, considering alternatives like Morata and Joselu confirms the extent of the offensive approach the club was willing to take.

If Aubameyang maintains the effectiveness shown for much of his career, he could become one of the main stars of the upcoming season. Riazor expects his goals to solidify Dépor's return to the elite and to demonstrate that the ambition shown in this transfer window was not just a statement of intent but the start of a much larger project.

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