Mbangula expressed his enthusiasm about the move, saying, "The discussions with the management and the coach have convinced me about Werder Bremen and the project they are implementing here. I'm looking forward to meeting my teammates during the training camp and hoping to contribute my skills right away."
Werder sporting director Peter Niemeyer is thrilled to have signed Mbangula. "We're delighted to have been able to sign Samuel and that he has decided to stay with Werder Bremen long-term. We see great potential in him. He received an excellent education in Belgium and at Juventus, where he demonstrated his qualities at a high level last season."
Niemeyer added, "This is a transfer we've pursued with full conviction. We're willing to invest in players we believe in, and Samuel is one of them. We're confident that his qualities will benefit our team."
Werder coach Horst Steffen also welcomed Mbangula, saying, "Samuel brings good speed and is well-prepared both footballingly and tactically. He can play various attacking roles, making our game more flexible. Now, we need to integrate him into the team as quickly as possible."