Saudi Gazette report
ALKHOBAR — In a transfer that has stirred debate amongst followers, Al Qadsiah has formally parted methods with star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang regardless of the Gabonese ahead nonetheless having one 12 months remaining on his contract.
The 35-year-old stated farewell to his teammates on the membership’s preseason camp within the Netherlands, bringing an finish to a season wherein he made a notable influence with 21 objectives and three assists in 36 matches throughout all competitions.
His total contribution included 24 direct objective involvements and 715 profitable passes, solidifying his function as one of many Roshn Saudi League’s standout attackers.
Aubameyang missed the season opener towards Al Fateh attributable to a FIFA-imposed suspension carried over from a earlier stint, however rapidly made his mark—scoring his first league objective by way of penalty in a match-winning efficiency towards Al Ahli on Matchday 5.
He would go on to seek out the web towards practically each top-flight opponent, reaffirming his credentials as a high-caliber ahead with a résumé spanning high European leagues.
Regardless of his contributions, head coach Michel González opted for a brand new path this summer season, citing health dynamics and a strategic youth refresh.
Sources point out the membership’s determination was influenced by each technical and medical evaluations, and Aubameyang’s exit was in the end settled by mutual settlement.
The previous Arsenal and Barcelona striker appeared stunned by the choice and took to social media to defend his type and athleticism, evaluating his working statistics favorably towards different veterans within the league, together with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. “I’m 36, not 63,” he wrote in a submit, attaching a dash chart showcasing his top-level bodily output.
To exchange him, Al Qadsiah have accomplished the signing of younger Italian striker Mateo Retegui, signaling a generational shift because the membership prepares for a brand new chapter.
The transfer aligns with González’s imaginative and prescient of constructing a youthful, quicker squad able to sustaining momentum after reaching the King’s Cup closing and ending fourth within the league final season.
