Pontedera is seeking to sign young, promising players for its defense and is in the process of completing the signing of Jeremy Kandje Mbambi. The Tuscan club is finalizing the terms of the transfer for the 2008-born Belgian player from Pisa, who currently plays in the Primavera championship. The centre-back joined Pisa in July 2025 and has a contract until June 2028. This season, he has scored 3 goals in 6 appearances in the Primavera 2 - B league and has made two appearances for the Belgium U18 national team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €500k.