Mbwana Samatta’s Future Remains Unclear Amid Transfer Speculation
Questions continue to swirl around Mbwana Samatta and his future with TP Mazembe. Although an agreement with Belgian club Genk was announced several weeks ago, the Tanzanian striker has yet to leave Lubumbashi. On Monday, he rejoined his teammates for the second half of the season, with his next destination still uncertain.
TP Mazembe confirmed that discussions between Samatta and club chairman Moïse Katumbi have been ongoing. “Mbwana Samatta and Chairman Moïse Katumbi held long discussions to finalize the arrangements regarding the possible departure of the Tanzanian striker. The destination of the top scorer in the CAF Champions League and best African player based on the continent will be known in the coming hours,” the club stated on its official website.
In recent days, Samatta has been linked to French side Nantes and Ligue 1 leaders Marseille. However, TP Mazembe has hinted that other possibilities exist. “Alongside the Belgian and French clubs that have knocked on TPM’s door, what if the young Tanzanian landed in Spain? Beware of the rumors five days before the end of the winter transfer window,” the Ravens added.
With the transfer window closing soon, the situation remains fluid. Fans and clubs alike are waiting for clarity as one of Africa’s most promising forwards prepares for the next step in his career.