Chancel Mbemba: Porto sign defender from Newcastle

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Mbemba made 59 appearances for Newcastle

Portuguese champions Porto have signed central defender Chancel Mbemba from Premier League side Newcastle for a reported £7.14m fee.

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The 23-year-old DR Congo international made 59 appearances, scoring once, after joining the Magpies for £8m from Belgian side Anderlecht in 2015.

"Everyone knows FC Porto are a great club," Mbemba told the club's website.

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"It is a great happiness for me. I remember being in Africa and seeing Porto win the Champions League."

Source: bbc.com