Isaac Mbenza was close to transferring to Panetolikos, but the transfer will not be completed. The deal did not proceed at the stage of signing the contract, even though the player was in Greece. Mbenza was expected to sign a 1.5-year contract with the team from Agrinio. The reason for this was the player's match fitness, as it was judged that he could not contribute immediately, which was a basic requirement for Giannis Anastasiou, who wanted the player to be ready to join the team's rotation.

Isaac Mbenza, a 29-year-old Belgian and DR Congo right winger, is set to sign a one-and-a-half-year contract with Panetolikos. The transfer is to be officially announced on Tuesday. Loïc Woos reported that Isaac Mbenza was flying at 11 a.m. to join Panetolikos in the Greek first division and will sign a one-and-a-half-year contract. Mbenza arrives from Royal Charleroi SC, which he joined in March 2022. The former Belgium U21 international, with 16 caps and 2 goals for the side, has a current market value of €500k, according to Transfermarkt. This season in the Jupiler Pro League, he has made 4 appearances without scoring a goal or providing an assist.