Arsenal challenge Real Madrid for the new Paul Pogba

Born in the DRC, he's attracting Europe's biggest clubs after a convincing season.

Africa 19 April 2026 at 04:18

The transfer market is heating up around Johan Manzambi. The SC Freiburg midfielder is now being closely tracked by two European heavyweights: Arsenal FC and Real Madrid.

A true revelation of the Bundesliga season, the 20-year-old Swiss star is turning heads with his power, technical prowess, and ability to drive forward. His performances have already drawn comparisons to Paul Pogba. This season, he's scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists in 23 league appearances, confirming his steady progress.

🚨🆕 #Freiburg
Johan Manzambi, Swiss midfielder at Freiburg, attracting top clubs.

👀 Interest → Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, PSG.

💰 Market value → €35M pic.twitter.com/5JoYjYeqDU
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) April 18, 2026

Having arrived at Freiburg in July 2024, Manzambi is under contract until 2030. His current market value is estimated at around €35 million, according to Transfermarkt, but that figure could quickly rise if the competition intensifies. While Arsenal FC see him as the perfect addition to their project, the allure of Real Madrid could play a major role in his final decision. The saga is only just beginning around one of Switzerland's brightest new football prospects.