Zambian forward Francisco Mwepu, who shone during his loan spell at Atletico Sanluqueรฑo, faces uncertainty as Cadiz CF, his parent club, insists on retaining him despite his expressed desire to seek new opportunities, according to The Nerve Africa sources.ย
With a contract extended until 2026, the 23-year-old striker’s future hangs in the balance as Cadiz grapples with the potential loss of key players following their relegation from La Liga.
In November of last year, Zambian forward Francisco Mwepu expressed his desire to pursue new opportunities after his loan at Atletico Sanluqueรฑo.
The 23-year-old Zambian striker spent last season on loan from La Liga’s Cรกdiz CF to the Spanish Division 3 club, where he appeared in 33 games and scored nine goals.
Following his loan spell, he returned to his parent club, Cรกdiz, which is preparing for their campaign in the Spanish second tier after being relegated from La Liga last season.
Mwepu has taken part in the club’s preseason training and was an unused substitute in their friendly against Blackpool last Friday.
Despite being a Cรกdiz player with a contract extension until 2026, Mwepu expressed his willingness to move if Cรกdiz decides not to keep him after the loan period.
Mwepu said to Nerve Africa: “I am a Cรกdiz player, but if there is any club that will approach me, I am willing to make a move as long as Cรกdiz does not want to keep me after my loan here.”
The Zambian, valued at โฌ300,000 by Transfermarkt, is open to new opportunities. However, The Nerve Africa has established that Cรกdiz is now hesitant to let him leave.
The club is understood to be concerned about losing some of its top strikers, who are being pursued by other clubs following their relegation, and sees Mwepu as a potential player who can help them gain promotion.
Mwepu’s successful season at Sanluqueรฑo has led Cรกdiz to believe he has something to offer the club, which has made few signings so far.
Despite this, Mwepuโs stance has not changed; he is willing to move on if a good offer comes his way.
