the Chancel Mbemba clan comes out of silence

This winter, Olympique de Marseille is, as always, very active on the transfer market, particularly in terms of departures. In addition to young players from the club, including Enzo Sternal who joined Anderlecht, the residents of the Orange Vélodrome are preparing for the possible departure of Elye Wahi to Eintracht Frankfurt. To replace him, Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia have already activated their network. As revealed on our site, the Olympians are particularly targeting Santiago Gimenez, the serial scorer for Feyenoord Rotterdam.

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The leaders of OM have not given up hope of parting ways with Chancel Mbemba either. Which was already the case last summer, but it did not happen. For his part, the 30-year-old defender, who no longer plays, also wants to find a way out, as he explained to Canal+ Africa. “I have a contract with Marseille,” he continues. I hope to (leave) in January, whenever God wants. But when God doesn't decide… it's humans. Humans are complicated, everyone looks out for their own interests. But the most important thing is to do our job to satisfy everyone.”

Mbemba's lawyer sets the record straight

Everyone therefore agrees to end this collaboration as soon as possible. OM has also set the price of its player at 3 million euros as explained on our site. Which attracted the attention of a few clubs. In addition to Montpellier who attempted an approach in November, Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League would also have flirted with the player. According to our information, Stade Rennais also positioned itself at the end of December and a few days before the opening of the winter transfer window. But Mbemba, who receives a salary of around 320,000 euros per month, refused the Breton advances. A version that we firmly maintain, despite the denial of the player's lawyer this Wednesday in Provence. Indeed, Maître Grégory Ernes took stock of his client's situation.

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“The information circulating is false. Since his arrival at OM, as a free player, Chancel Mbemba has always had an exemplary attitude towards the club. When he was told he would be left out of the first training group, he began training twice as hard. Today he read that he would refuse all transfer offers made to him. This is completely false. He has not received the slightest concrete offer during this transfer window. It is indeed the large sum requested which immediately repels potentially interested clubs. Since no exit door opens, he has no other choice but to behave like the committed professional that he is: he will respect his club and his contractual commitments until the end of his Marseille adventure. However, if an offer were to arise, Chancel Mbemba will be delighted to examine it seriously and transparently, so that a solution can be found in the interest of all.” The message got through…