Yann Kembo: French centre-back linked with move to Spains UD Ibiza

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Yann Kembo is being linked with a move from Sporting Gijón to UD Ibiza, with the Segunda Federación side reportedly exploring a deal for the tall centre-back.

The 23-year-old defender, whose market value is currently listed at €100k, is the subject of speculation on Spanish transfer platforms suggesting Ibiza are monitoring his situation at El Molinón. The reported probability of the transfer remains unclear, with the move marked only as “?” at this stage, underlining how early discussions appear to be.

Kembo is contracted to Sporting Gijón but with no publicly listed expiry date on his deal in the available data, observers have noted the possibility that he could become a free agent in the near future, which would add another layer of intrigue for Ibiza and any other interested clubs. No fee has been mentioned in connection with the potential transfer, and there is no indication yet whether Sporting would be prepared to negotiate or prefer to keep him.

Born in Le Mans on 20 March 2002, Kembo represents both France and DR Congo at nationality level and stands at 1.96m, offering a physically imposing, left-footed option at centre-back. He joined Sporting Gijón’s first team from Sporting Atlético in July 2024, having previously developed in France with Tours FC U19 before moving to RC Lens B in 2019. That path has seen him experience youth football in France and then senior football in Spain, including time in LaLiga2 with Sporting.

Kembo’s market value has remained stable at €100k across recent updates in December 2024 and June 2025, reflecting a player still viewed as a developing asset rather than an established star. No detailed recent match data is provided in the available information, so assessments of his current form remain limited to scouting and internal club evaluations.

If a move to UD Ibiza does materialise, it could offer Kembo regular minutes in Primera Federación – Grupo II and a platform to turn his physical profile and dual-nationality background into a more prominent role in Spanish football, potentially reshaping the next phase of his career.

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