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THE joy triggered by the possibility Marshall Munetsi might be on his way to the English Premiership this season could be short-lived.
There has been excitement, among Zimbabwean football fans, after reports emerged that Brighton & Hove Albion might be interested in signing Munetsi.
The midfield powerhouse is contracted with French top-flight league side, Stade de Reims.
Latest reports show that the Premiership side approached Reims last week, enquiring about the availability of the Zimbabwean midfielder.
The Seagulls identified Munetsi as a potential replacement for Malian international, Yves Bissouma, who has left for Tottenham Hotspur.
The club’s analysts and scouts monitored the 26-year-old Zimbabwean and reported favourably on his performances.
However, Stade Reims have rejected the initial approach from Brighton & Hove.
The French club have made it clear they have no intentions of letting the Zimbabwean leave during the current transfer window.
But according to the latest reports in France, Reims have declared that the Warriors star will not leave the club in this transfer window.
Club president Jean-Pierre Caillot was quoted as saying by L’Union:
“He has just extended and is untransferable.”
Munetsi signed a new contract at Reims last month until 2026.
He arrived at the French side in 2019 and has been a pivotal figure in the squad.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter