Chabab’s efforts to reshape their squad have gathered momentum in recent weeks, but the club faces a significant obstacle as it struggles to reach an agreement over the departures of foreign players Jacques Mbe and Mayo.
Management at the Belouizdadi side has already taken decisive steps in trimming down the squad.
In the past week, CRB successfully parted company with three out-of-favour players — Doumbia, Chaâbi and Boussouf.
Konaté is also expected to depart shortly, with Loudani set to follow in the near future.
These moves have been welcomed by supporters and officials alike, as they represent progress in the club’s broader restructuring plan.
However, the issue of foreign players has proven far more complicated.
Both Mbe and Mayo remain tied to the club, with no resolution in sight, leaving management frustrated at the stalemate.
According to those close to the situation, negotiations have stalled as the players and their representatives hold firm on terms that Chabab are unwilling to accept.
The club’s leadership is determined to secure permanent exits for the pair rather than consider temporary solutions.
While Mbe and Mayo have reportedly expressed openness to leaving on loan, this option has been firmly rejected by Chabab.
The management insists that only outright releases will provide the clarity and flexibility needed to move forward with their squad planning.
The deadlock has placed the club in a difficult position.
With other exits successfully negotiated, attention has now shifted squarely to the foreign contingent, where the lack of agreement has become a pressing concern.
The situation not only hampers squad balance but also places additional strain on management, who remain under pressure to resolve the issue before the next stage of the campaign.
Behind the scenes, efforts are continuing in the hope of breaking the impasse.
Club officials are understood to be working on finding terms that will satisfy both players while protecting the club’s interests.
For now, however, the futures of Mbe and Mayo remain unresolved, and the matter has become a significant distraction at a time when stability is needed.
Chabab’s management, while keen to maintain progress, face a complex challenge.
Unless a compromise can be reached, the duo’s status will remain a lingering problem for the club as it attempts to complete its squad overhaul.
The coming days are expected to be crucial in determining whether Chabab can finally find a breakthrough or whether the standoff with Mayo and Mbe will drag on further into the season.
