Porto to let go of Congo defender Mbemba due to age concerns

Portuguese club FC Porto will let go of Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba due to concerns over his age, Daily Mail reports.

The centre-back was previously believed to be 27 years old, but a report from Portuguese outlet Corriero de Manha says he told his close friends he was born in 1990, which makes him 31.

A 2013 investigation was opened after four birth years were linked to the Congolese.

The ex-Newcastle player took bone tests to prove he was born in 1994.

Porto are now unwilling to extend the player’s contract beyond the summer.