Jean-Calvin Mbanga has completed a move to CS Dinamo Bucuresti, signing as a free agent after a brief spell without a club. The France and Cameroon centre-forward joins the Romanian side from free agency, with the transfer formally registered to begin on 2026-02-04 and running until 2026-06-30. The deal has been concluded without a transfer fee, while his current market value is listed at €75k.
The 23-year-old arrives in Bucharest as a direct addition to Dinamo’s attacking options in Liga 2, bringing both size and mobility to the front line. Standing at 1.92 metres and operating primarily as a centre-forward, Mbanga fits the profile of a classic target man, yet has accumulated experience in several European leagues at a relatively young age.
Before signing for Dinamo, Mbanga was unattached following his departure from Romanian side CS Afumați earlier in the 2025/26 season. That short spell in Romania was preceded by a series of moves across the continent. He turned out for SC Lusitânia dos Açores in Portugal, FC Dornbirn in Austria, and Skellefteå FF in Sweden, experiencing different footballing cultures and competitive levels as he developed his game.
His senior pathway began after stints in youth and reserve setups. Formed in the academies of Cavigal Nice Football and AS Monaco at under-17 level, he later played for Kickers Offenbach U19 in Germany before returning to France with AS Fontonne Antibes and Ernénne Football. From there he stepped into Swiss football with FC Thun U21, then moved on to Sweden, Austria, Portugal and Romania, reflecting a career defined by mobility and adaptation rather than long-term stops.
Mbanga’s dual nationality, holding both French and Cameroonian affiliation, adds an international dimension to his arrival in Romania. Although he is not listed with any senior national team involvement, his background and education in French football, combined with his exposure to several European systems, suggest a forward who has been shaped by varied tactical environments. For Dinamo, that breadth of experience may be useful in a league where physicality and tactical discipline are both prized.
His most recently recorded market valuation, €75k while at CS Afumați, underlines that Dinamo have secured a relatively low-cost reinforcement up front. Coming in on a free from “Without Club” status creates a clear risk-reward profile: the club avoids a transfer fee while gambling on a player who has moved frequently but continues to attract professional opportunities.
For Mbanga himself, the move offers continuity in Romania and the chance to stabilise his club career after several changes in a short time frame. With his contract set from 2026-02-04 to 2026-06-30, the next months in Bucharest will be crucial in determining whether he can convert a modest market value and a travelling résumé into a more permanent foothold in European football. If he seizes this window, his spell at Dinamo Bucuresti could become the platform that finally anchors his career and shapes his reputation as a reliable centre-forward on the continental stage.
