DR Congo international Giannelli Imbula, a 34-year-old midfielder, has joined AS Beauvais Oise, a Picardy club playing in Régional 2. At the same time, Franco-Cameroonian striker David Mokwa, of Elversberg, is being monitored by Villarreal.
Former Marseille, Porto and Stoke City midfielder Giannelli Imbula is returning to amateur football. The news, announced at 10:31, is reported by AfricaSoccer and Nigeria Soccernet. The Picardy club plays in Régional 2 after major financial difficulties.
Meanwhile, the Mokwa file is stirring up the transfer market. Villarreal were cited as a possible destination for the Elversberg striker at 10:18, according to AfricaSoccer.
Imbula, back to his amateur roots
Giannelli Imbula, a DR Congo international, will now play in Régional 2, an amateur level, in the colours of AS Beauvais Oise. A career path that contrasts sharply with his European experiences.
According to AfricaSoccer and Nigeria Soccernet, the midfielder had not played a professional season for several campaigns. His last mentioned appearance was in the Kings League. The sources do not specify the length or terms of the deal.
Mokwa, his stock rises in the Bundesliga
David Mokwa starred with a brace in the 3-0 win against Münster, which secured Elversberg’s historic promotion to the Bundesliga, according to AfricaSoccer and Nigeria Soccernet. He then scored against Leverkusen, and then against Mönchengladbach, at the start of this season.
According to L’Équipe, Villarreal are monitoring the player and could make a concrete offer when the winter transfer window opens in January. Bundesliga clubs are also following the file. No offer has yet been mentioned at this stage.
Abada and Banse, two more African files
At 09:50, AfricaSoccer reported that Algeria international defender Achref Abada was close to a move to Qatar. Al Shamal have submitted a written proposal to USM Alger. The Qatari club are considering a loan with an option to buy, but the offer is structured as a permanent transfer. Zamalek and Al Ahly are also following the player. USM Alger have not yet decided.
In addition, Greuther Fürth’s official website has announced the extension of Burkina Faso international Sacha Banse until 2029, with an option for one more season, according to AfricaSoccer and Nigeria Soccernet.