Former Newcastle United defender Kevin Mbabu will finally get a real chance to prove himself in the most competitive league in the world after Fulham agreed to pay around $6 million to sign the Swiss international from VfL Wolfsburg.This 27-year-old was spotted a long time ago by Newcastle scouts after he showed a lot of promise at his first club Servette. Sure enough, the Magpies brought him to England after a successful trial. However, he never established himself at St. James’ Park, even though he looked reasonably comfortable in his five appearances during the 2015/16 season. However, his real break came with a loan switch back to Swiss champions Young Boys. Mbabu played a great season and ensured a permanent transfer to the Berne-based club.23.00: (1.25) S.Africa W (5.50) Botswana W (10.0)During his three years back in Switzerland, Mbabu became a full international and earned the transfer to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. After three years in Germany, the Cottagers have swooped in to offer him another crack at the Premier League.The right-sided defender played 45 minutes in Wolfsburg’s pre-season friendly 7-1 win over Austrian team WSG Tirol. It looks like that will be his last sighting in a Die Wolfe kit.Marco Silva’s Fulham were reduced to just one recognized right-back in their squad, the former Ajax and Lyon man Kenny Tete, who made 20 league appearances as the Craven Cottage club climbed out of the EFL Championship. Reinforcements were very much required.🚨 Fulham are in advanced talks with Wolfsburg to sign 27yo Kevin Mbabu for €6m plus future bonuses. (Kicker) #FFC #FulhamFC pic.twitter.com/l4TUViftMj— UK TRANSFER NEWS (@DRPFootball) July 10, 2022 In the past several weeks, Mbabu has been mentioned as a potential Olympique de Marseille signing. Still, the departure of Jorge Sampaoli changed many plans that were set at Stade Velodrome. As things stand, Fulham will profit from the chaos.After signing Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha and Mbabu, the Cottagers will try to trash out a $10 million-deal to sign Arsenal’s 30-year-old goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
