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Chancel Mbemba opens up on 'dream' Newcastle move
ANDERLECHT defender Chancel Mbemba has spoken of his pride as he closes in on a move to Newcastle.
Chancel Mbemba admits Newcastle move is a dream come true
The 20-year-old is expected to become the Magpies' third signing of the summer in the coming days, following Georginio Wijnaldum and former team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic.
And the centre-half, who will cost a reported £8.5million, admits it's always been a dream of his to one day play in the Premier League.
It's a childhood dream come true
"The transfer is not finalised yet. There are still some details to work out but it will go (through) and I'm proud of myself," Mbemba told the Belgian media.
"I worked very hard for it to arrive and it's a childhood dream come true.
"In Congo, everyone dreams of one day playing in the Premier League. In my country, it is the place to be."