Pape Gueye is rumored to be joining Villarreal, where he would reunite with his former coach Marcelino.

Rumors have mentioned Pape Gueye's name in connection with Villarreal, where Marcelino is currently coaching.

Pape Gueye, who will leave the city of Phocaean at the end of his contract. As explained by Relevo, the midfielder has already found a club. The 25-year-old Senegalese has thus signed a four-season contract with Villarreal, where he will find Marcelino. It was the former coach of OM who pushed for the player's arrival.

Pape Gueye could potentially be moving to Villarreal next season, as reported by the Spanish press. During the winter, when he had been sidelined by OM in the fall after refusing to extend his contract with the Marseille club, Gueye was courted by Cadiz and Sevilla, interested in a possible return of the 2021 African champion.

Pape Gueye's contract with Olympique de Marseille is ending in June, and he is expected to leave the club. According to Spanish media, he has already agreed to terms with Villarreal for a contract. He would sign a 4-season contract, with an additional year as an option. Marcelino, a former coach of OM at the beginning of the season, was reportedly very interested in Gueye and is considered key in this transfer as he had prioritized Gueye to strengthen the midfield for the next season.