Mbemba: Manager Said "Look Sharp On Match Days" So I Did
The North East's latest fashion icon bought his James Bond-style tuxedo from Next for £158.
Chancel Mbemba arrived at St James' Park in style last weekend.
The former Anderlecht defender wore a James Bond-inspired tuxedo as he entered St James' Park two hours before Newcastle United were set to play Southampton.
But the 21-year-old has now revealed that he bought the outfit from Next for just £158 after Steve McClaren insisted that all the players "need to look sharp on match days."
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the Magpies' new signing said:
"Every player needs to look smart before the game, we were told.
Advertisement"So I bought the first suit I saw and it was the one I wanted to wear."
The slick entrance certainly made him stand out from the crowd and Newcastle fans have immediately warmed to the central defender who also put in a dapper performance on the pitch.
The Congolese international has revealed that the tuxedo may become his regular pre-game attire as it's the only suit that he currently owns.
"That is the only suit I have, so I might have to wear it all season!'
"I saw that other players wear ties. I don't really like them, so I though I'd wear a dicky bow. And that suits me.
Advertisement"I have seen that picture, pretending I'm James Bond, but that wasn't the reason why I did it. I did it because the manager said, "Look sharp on match days" so I did!"