Chancel Mbemba is now persona non grata on the side of Olympique de Marseille. A member of the club for the last two seasons, the Congolese international paid the price for the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, who very quickly sidelined him. Worse, relations with his management are now conflicting after tense episodes when he played in reserve.
Present at a press conference last week, Pablo Longoria assured that the situation had not changed between the two parties: “With Chancel M'Bemba, nothing has changed. He was called by the coach, by management, with knowledge of his situation since June. The club has respected all legal commitments to the player. I have nothing to say about the player's behavior in his situation, which is difficult, we are all clear on that. Now he knew his situation. The club is very clear: this player has a price. If this price arrives, we would be very happy to find a solution beneficial for the player and the club. But respect for the institution is most important here. Everyone is free to make their own decisions. But no one will pass over the institution” said the Spaniard.
Mbemba targets Saudi Arabia!
By these words, it is clear that the two parties will not do each other any favors. The 30-year-old defender, for his part, has made up his mind. If he initially hoped to reverse the trend and return to the first team, he is now decided to change scenery to find playing time. But not just anywhere, according to information from La Provence. Recently, we learned that he had refused approaches from several Ligue 1 clubs including Rennes and Montpellier.
Nantes is the latest French suitor to have been cited but the Congolese would have other priorities in mind. According to the media, Saudi Arabia, capable of offering him a fantastic salary, would always make him dream. OM expects three million euros and is ready to let the matter drag on until July 1. An amount considered too excessive by the main party concerned. One thing is certain, this series still seems to be far from having found its epilogue…
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Chancel Mbemba, the defender of Olympique de Marseille, would already have a destination in mind. Chancel Mbemba is now persona non grata on the side of Olympique de Marseille. A member of the club for the last two seasons, the Congolese international paid the price for the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, who very quickly sidelined him.
