Chancel Mbemba received offers from Rennes, which were more lucrative than his current terms at Olympique de Marseille. However, the transfer did not proceed because Mbemba demanded that the club pay a transfer fee exceeding 3 million EUR to OM in addition to his salary and a signing bonus.

Chancel Mbemba is likely living his last days at Olympique de Marseille after being sanctioned for an incident involving Medhi Benatia's right-hand man. Despite not being in Roberto De Zerbi's plans and expressing his discontent, Mbemba has garnered interest from Rennes.