Mbemba joined FC Porto. The central defender, 23, international for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, signed for four seasons, until June 30, 2022.

“I will give everything for this shirt”, the blue and white reinforcement stated, talking as a FC Porto player for the first time, adding: “I’m happy to be here. Everyone knows FC Porto, a great club. I remember being in Africa and seeing FC Porto win the UEFA Champions League, and I remember the great players that have been at the club. I am very happy to sign for FC Porto”.

Chancel Mbemba Mangulu was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) and started playing football in the streets of Kinshasa, before starting his training at clubs such as ES La Grace and MK Etanchéité. In 2011, he left Africa and joined Anderlecht. Mbemba was in the victory over the Belgian Supercup in 2013, despite not leaving the dugout, but reinforced his status in the next season, assuming an important role in the victories in the Jupiter League and the Supercup, in 2014.

Signed by Newcastle in the summer of 2015, the central defender was regularly used in his debut season, still in the Premier League. In the following seasons, he played less, but still helped Newcastle win the Championship in 2017, the third title in his professional career, contributing to the return of the Magpies to the main division.

Mbemba shared the dressing room with former Dragons Steven Defour and Rolando (Andrelecht) and Christian Atsu (Newcastle). Curiously enough, the Congo international player has a chance of facing his former club in the presentation match of FC Porto, scheduled for next Saturday.