Former RSC Anderlecht winger Francis Amuzu is approaching the final months of his contract with Grêmio, opening the possibility of a free transfer to European football when his deal expires on December 31, 2026, according to Voetbalkrant.com.
Amuzu moved to the Brazilian club in February 2025 on an agreement running through the end of 2026. With no contract extension agreed upon, the 27-year-old attacker can depart without a transfer fee once January opens. French outlet Foot Sur 7 reported that Olympique Marseille has identified the winger as an affordable attacking option given his speed, explosiveness, and ability to play on both flanks, though discussions remain in the early stages without confirmed negotiations.
Ups and Downs in Brazil
The winger’s stint in Porto Alegre brought mixed fortunes since his arrival from Belgium. Initially securing regular minutes, Amuzu subsequently dropped to the bench and occasionally missed matchday squads entirely before fighting his way back into the lineup, as detailed by Voetbalkrant.com. Across all competitions in 2026, he recorded eight goals and six assists alongside a Campeonato Gaúcho state title victory with Grêmio.
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Sporting difficulties compound the situation at club level. Grêmio currently occupies a relegation position in the Brazilian domestic standings, heightening urgency as the squad fights to secure its top-flight status. Amuzu previously expressed an ambition to eventually return to a major European league, which aligns with the reported interest from Ligue 1.
Prior Contact With Anderlecht
A return to Brussels remains part of the player’s recent history. Amuzu spent a decade in the Anderlecht youth and senior setups, making 251 appearances with 28 goals and 31 assists across seven seasons in the first team. In January, he told Het Nieuwsblad that he instructed his agent to explore a potential return to the Belgian club during the summer of 2025 amid difficult sporting circumstances in Brazil, though those discussions did not result in a transfer.
While Voetbalkrant.com and Voetbal.headliner.nl both highlight Marseille as an interested party, neither official club proposals nor renewed talks with Anderlecht have been confirmed. Grêmio retains the option to negotiate an extension before the December deadline, but absent a new agreement, the player’s impending free-agent status leaves his next destination open as European winter windows approach.
