Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has made a stunning start to life with Deportivo La Coruña in La Liga, scoring four goals and providing two assists across his first four league matches. Following a €1.5 million transfer from Olympique de Marseille in July 2026, the 37-year-old forward has helped propel the newly promoted Galician club into fourth place in the Spanish top flight, drawing high praise from Spanish sports media outlets like Marca and Sport.
An Immediate Impact in Galicia
The numbers behind Aubameyang’s return to Spanish football underline an extraordinary opening stretch of the campaign. According to Spanish sports daily Marca, which ran the headline “La Liga has a new star,” the veteran striker has completely silenced questions regarding his physical condition and age.
Deportivo La Coruña secured the Gabonese forward on a two-year contract running through June 2028. The deal was finalized at €1.5 million, matching the release clause in his previous agreement with Olympique de Marseille, where he contributed 10 goals and 6 assists across 30 Ligue 1 matches during the prior season. The Galician club officially welcomed the arrival by noting his world-class pedigree, experience, and leadership.
Crucial Goals and Tactical Fit
Aubameyang’s impact was highlighted once again on Sunday evening when he secured a dramatic victory against Villarreal. In the 88th minute at the Estadio de la Cerámica, the veteran capitalised on a misplaced back pass from the opposition, raced clear toward goal, and slotted past the goalkeeper to seal all three points without being caught by the recovering defenders of the Yellow Submarine.
Deportivo coach Antonio Hidalgo addressed the player’s early-season form in glowing terms after a recent fixture, telling reporters, “It’s real madness.” Observers note that Deportivo’s approach provides an ideal platform for the forward. Despite holding promoted status, the club constructed an ambitious squad operating under a resolutely offensive tactical system. Aubameyang benefits from regular service provided by playmakers such as Mario Soriano, Luismi Cruz, and Yeremay Hernandez.
Deep Roots and Rapid Integration
Integration into the city and club culture proved seamless for the former Barcelona player, who previously spent time at Camp Nou during the 2021-22 season. Having a mother of Spanish descent meant Aubameyang already spoke the language fluently upon arrival in Galicia. Local supporters welcomed him warmly in a region famed for hospitality, where social media clips quickly circulated showing the forward playing football with children in a local municipal stadium.
While maintaining a one-goal-per-game pace across an entire 38-game La Liga season is historically rare—a benchmark previously reached consistently only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—club observers remain optimistic. With 15 or more goals well within reach if he sustains his current form, Depor supporters head into the autumn fixtures with renewed belief.
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