Chancel Mbemba is attracting significant attention from clubs across multiple continents, despite spending the past season without competitive action.
According to Africafoot, the DR Congo international has already received contract offers from teams in both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
His options extend beyond the Middle East, with Brazilian side Vasco da Gama also making a formal approach.
Sources cited by JF Transfers report that Vasco are keen to secure the 31-year-old defender’s services but are asking him to accept a reduced salary to facilitate the move.
The proposal could yet fall through, however, as Mbemba weighs the club’s financial conditions against his own expectations.
Since leaving Olympique de Marseille earlier this summer, the Leopards captain has been a free agent and is therefore able to negotiate without transfer restrictions.
Alongside interest from Brazil and the Gulf, he is also on the radar of an unnamed Saudi Arabian club and Paris FC, who are monitoring developments closely.
Paris FC, who will soon face SCO Angers in their Ligue 2 opener, are reportedly considering Mbemba as a defensive reinforcement ahead of the new campaign.
Former DR Congo coach Christian N’Sengi has voiced his belief that Mbemba still possesses the quality to compete at the highest level.
Mbemba has the level to play for a club in the European Top 5, N’Sengi said, underlining the defender’s enduring reputation despite his recent absence from the pitch.
During his time at Marseille, Mbemba was valued at €2 million and earned an annual salary of €5.1 million (approximately 3.3 billion FCFA).
EXCL🚨| Chancel Mbemba tem proposta do Vasco da Gama.
O central que está sem clube, também desperta interesse de um clube da Arábia Saudita e do Paris FC, que monitoram a situação. 🐉
A proposta terá de ser um esforço financeiro por parte do jogador em baixar o seu salário. 🇨🇩 https://t.co/lG9zbamLEu pic.twitter.com/y74Q8qZDs7
— JFtransfers (@JFtransfers) August 14, 2025
His commanding presence, leadership qualities and versatility across the back line have made him a desirable target for clubs seeking experience and reliability.
The competition for his signature reflects his standing in the game.
For Gulf clubs, his pedigree in European football offers instant credibility, while in Brazil and France, his profile matches the need for seasoned defenders capable of stabilising a back line.
As the transfer market continues to unfold, Mbemba’s next move remains uncertain.
What is clear, however, is that his availability has sparked a global contest for his services — a testament to both his career achievements and the respect he commands in world football.
