On the start at the start of the transfer window, Chancel Mbemba is in the process of returning Marcelino by establishing himself again as a reliable starter at OM. His departure is therefore no longer on the agenda.
Although he was never really considered a player on the verge of leaving Olympique de Marseille, Chancel Mbemba was the subject of very insistent rumors in July. During friendly matches in Germany, the Congolese international was used sparingly by Marcelino, who even deprived himself of it in certain matches. At the same time, we learned that the former captain of FC Porto was a privileged target of certain clubs in Saudi Arabia and that Chancel Mbemba was not insensitive to these interests. Salary negotiations, however, broke down between the rock of OM and the Saudi clubs, which were not ready to align themselves with the financial demands of the Olympian player.
Mbemba will not leave OM this summer
During Iliman Ndiaye’s press presentation at the Vélodrome a few days ago, Pablo Longoria confirmed Saudi interest in the player but also informed that OM had taken the firm and final decision to retain Chancel Mbemba. As we know, the Marseille president is a great bluffer and he often takes a posture at a press conference in order to find himself in a position of strength in the negotiations, whether in the files of arrivals or departures. According to the insider account La Minute OM, however, there was no bluff in Pablo Longoria’s comments about Chancel Mbemba.
Holder against Reims taking advantage of the suspension of Leonardo Balerdi, the Congolese was aligned to everyone’s surprise against Panathinaikos instead of the Argentinian who was nevertheless available. Excellent as usual, Mbemba convinced his coach. This time for sure (or almost), he will stay. “If there is any news to remember despite the elimination, it is to have seen Mbemba in the eleven. The coach appreciates him, dispensing with a player like him is not possible. Unless the situation turns around, he will still be at OM next season. unveiled the specialized account on Olympique de Marseille. This is news that will delight the supporters who for the most part did not fully understand the sidelining of Chancel Mbemba, already at the end of last season with Igor Tudor and during friendly matches with Marcelino. A situation that seems to be in order, which means on the other hand that it becomes unlikely to see OM recruit a central defender by the end of the transfer window. Marcelino will compose a priori with Mbemba, Gigot, Balerdi and Touré in this position.
2023-08-17 11:20:55
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