Emmanuel Mbemba, the 17-year-old defender who came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy and is under contract until 2026, is expected to leave this summer. L’Equipe reports today that the young Frenchman is heading to Germany, with Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both showing interest.
“Will the Parisian management and coach be able to pull off another coup with Emmanuel Mbemba? The versatile defender’s contract expires in June 2026, and he is being courted by German clubs. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have made progress in recent weeks. Several sources even indicated, in the last few hours, that Bayern is now the favorite to sign the 17-year-old Frenchman. The left-footed player, an U18 international (6 caps), must now decide on his future.”
Nothing is impossible; French talents are often targeted by the Bundesliga, and there’s a certain temptation with a league that doesn’t hesitate to showcase young players. Its very open style of play allows some to shine. Mbemba could be tempted by these two major clubs, even if Bayern Munich doesn’t necessarily see more room for him than PSG.
Moreover, the Parisian club could still have a say in this matter. We’ve already seen major twists and turns in the signing of a first professional contract. Let’s remain cautious until it’s finalized. But we don’t know how much Paris would want to keep the young defender, even if it’s conceivable for a player who has played for the French U17 national team.
