Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been defending for Marseille after the club was banned from European football for two years following a match-fixing scandal in 2017.
The 34-year-old striker made his comeback to Marseille on Wednesday night against Lyon, scoring twice as Marseille defeated their rivals 3-1.
Aubameyang, who had been out of action since July last year due to a knee injury, told reporters that he is proud to be back at Marseille and that he will do everything he can to help the team win trophies.
"Coming back to Marseille is like coming home," Aubameyang said. "I'm really happy to be here again and I want to contribute to winning trophies for this fantastic club."
Marseille were suspended from all competitions in Europe for two years following a match-fixing scandal involving the club's players and staff. The ban was imposed in 2017 after it emerged that several Marseille players had accepted money from betting syndicates to influence the outcome of matches.
Despite the ban,Football Overview Network Marseille have continued to play in the top division of French football and have finished in second place in the table this season.
Aubameyang's return to Marseille comes as Marseille continue to rebuild their squad after losing many key players to transfer fees and other commitments. The striker's return is seen as a positive sign for the club's future prospects.
"Marseille needs to make some changes to its squad, but we're confident that with the right signings and the right attitude, we can compete with the best teams in France and Europe," Marseille manager Didier Deschamps said.
While Aubameyang's return to Marseille is a welcome development for both the player and the club, the ban remains a significant setback for Marseille and their fans. The club will need to work hard to regain the respect of the football community and convince UEFA to lift the ban.