Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to terminate his contract at Chelsea and join Marseille on a free transfer, sources have told ESPN.

The 34-year-old Gabonese striker is close to agreeing a three-year deal to join the French Ligue 1 side, sources added.

Aubameyang struggled to make an impact at Chelsea, where he made 21 appearances after joining in September 2022, scoring just three goals.

The move will mark his return to Ligue 1 after 10 years following his spell at Saint-Etienne between 2011 and 2013.

Chelsea have undergone a significant squad upheaval this summer, along with the arrival of manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine coach told ESPN that departures will not stop, yet Romelu Lukaku is also likely to leave the club.

Chelsea signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on deadline day in the 2022/2023 summer transfer window has not gone to plan. Just days after the striker arrived at Stamford Bridge, Thomas Tuchel was sacked by Todd Boehly with the German being a key factor in persuading Aubameyang to join the west London club.