In search of reinforcements for its defense, Leicester City has listed Chancel Mbemba among its priorities for the winter transfer window. The 30-year-old defender, who knows the English championship well, could return to the Premier League, offering OM a chance to reduce their payroll and turn the page on a situation that has become burdensome.
Olympique de Marseille will perhaps finally turn the page Chancel Mbemba after several months of conflict. Away from the professional group since this summer and while French clubs like Rennes and Nantes have tried their luck without success, an opportunity is emerging in the Premier League, where Leicester City is closely interested in the Congolese defender. This is what the site africafoot.com reveals
The 18th in the Premier League is indeed looking for reinforcement in central defense and target Chancel Mbemba to strengthen its workforce. Knowing the English championship well, where he played with Newcastle from 2015 to 2018, Mbemba could strengthen a defense in difficulty. The English club has included its name among its priorities for the winter transfer window.
Under contract with OM until June 2025, the former Porto player is an important salary for the Olympian squad. Anxious to reduce its payroll, Marseille leaders wish to separate themselves from this financial burden but also hope to recover transfer compensation of around 2-3 million euros in the process.
However, the success of the operation will depend on a financial compromise between Leicester and Mbemba, attached to his current salary.
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Longoria does not change his mind on Mbemba
During his end-of-year press conference, the president of OM discussed the Mbemba file, explaining that a departure of the Congolese international defender was still on the table during the market winter 2025.
“In life, you have to be transparent and clear. Chancel, like the other players, was called by the coaches, by the management. He has been aware of his situation since June 2024. Nothing has changed. The club has respected all commitments to the player. I have nothing to say about his behavior. He behaved very well in his difficult situation. The club is very clear. The player has a price, and if we can find a solution for the club and the player, so much the better. But for me, respect for the institution is the most important. No one is going to go above the institution and the club,” explained the president of loon at a press conference.
