Title: Chancel Mbemba’s future at OM still uncertain despite lusts
Introduction :
Chancel Mbemba, a talented Congolese football player, is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, but he seems determined to stay in Europe and has expressed his desire to continue the adventure with Olympique de Marseille. Despite this, his starting place is not guaranteed under the choices of new coach Marcelino. While negotiations with interested clubs have failed, OM say they want to keep this talented defender.
Development :
Last season, Chancel Mbemba had a remarkable performance with OM, thus attracting the attention of Saudi clubs who wish to recruit him. However, the player does not seem interested in this prospect and wants to continue to evolve in Europe. His contract with OM runs until 2025, but his future remains uncertain for the next few weeks.
Despite discussions with the clubs concerned, OM did not manage to obtain the sums requested to let go of Mbemba. According to several French media, the management of OM would therefore have decided to keep the player. During a press conference, club president Pablo Longoria affirmed OM’s desire to keep Mbemba with them.
However, Mbemba’s situation within the squad is yet to be defined. Coach Marcelino seems to prefer other players to Mbemba at the moment, like Leonardo Balerdi and Samuel Gigot, in warm-up matches. The double confrontation against Panathinaikos in the Champions League will be decisive in determining whether Marcelino counts on Mbemba or not.
Despite the player’s clear intentions to stay at OM, Saudi clubs could come back with a more satisfactory offer to try to recruit him. With the transfer window in Saudi Arabia still open, Mbemba could face new temptations.
Conclusion :
Chancel Mbemba remains motivated to continue his adventure with Olympique de Marseille, but his future remains uncertain. Despite the desires of Saudi clubs, OM seem determined to keep him and are counting on his performance in the decisive matches to come to confirm their place as starters