SCU Torreense are set to strengthen their defensive options with the signing of Jérémy Mounsesse, after reaching an agreement with French side Quevilly Rouen Métropole for the transfer of the 20-year-old centre-back.
The Congolese youth international is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Portuguese club, with the deal also including a sell-on clause.
The move marks another step in the young defender’s developing career after progressing through the French football system.
Mounsesse, who has been wearing the number 23 shirt for Quevilly Rouen Métropole, has spent recent seasons playing in France’s third tier, the Championnat National.
Standing at 1.83 metres, the defender has been regarded as a modern, right-footed centre-back comfortable playing out from the back while also dealing with physical attacking play.
Born in Longjumeau on 1 September 2005, Mounsesse holds both Congolese and French nationality.
He is a former Lyon youth player and has gradually worked his way into senior football through consistent involvement at QRM.
His development in the Championnat National has been closely monitored, with scouts and analysts highlighting his ability to defend in open space, his composure under pressure, and his aerial strength.
These qualities have made him one of the more promising young defenders emerging from the French lower divisions.
In one of his most recent appearances for Quevilly Rouen Métropole in 2026, Mounsesse delivered a composed defensive performance in a 1-1 draw.
Although his team conceded late to drop points, reports from the match pointed to his steady positioning, ability to limit clear scoring chances, and effectiveness in aerial duels as key positives.
The performance has been viewed as an example of his growing maturity at senior level.
SCU Torreense’s decision to move for the defender reflects their continued focus on young talent with long-term potential.
The Portuguese club have agreed terms with Quevilly Rouen Métropole, with the French side set to receive a transfer fee alongside the future sell-on percentage clause included in the deal structure.
For Torreense, the signing is seen as an investment in a player who still has significant room for development.
For Quevilly, it represents both a financial boost and recognition of the progress made by one of their emerging defenders.
Once the transfer is completed, Mounsesse is expected to join Torreense ahead of the new campaign, where he will aim to adapt to Portuguese football and compete for a place in the first team.
His arrival continues a growing trend of young African and dual-nationality players moving across European leagues in search of regular senior opportunities and development pathways.
