Official: Chancel Mbemba joins Lille!

Transfers 01 September 2025 at 14:19

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Chancel Mbemba

It's a done deal for Chancel Mbemba. The Congolese rock signs with Lille.

After a season without playing at Olympique de Marseille, Chancel Mbemba has found a new destination. The Congolese international stays in Ligue 1.

The DR Congo captain has just signed a one-year contract with Lille.

Chancel Mbemba, a defensive rock for the Dogues 💪

A key player for the DR Congo national team, Chancel Mbemba (31 years old) is now a Dogue. The central defender, who previously played for Anderlecht, Newcastle, Porto, and Marseille, has joined LOSC on a free transfer for a period of one… pic.twitter.com/IEdlpVs3gg
— LOSC (@losclive) September 1, 2025

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