Dylan Batubinsika on his way to China

Story byDylan Batubinsika on his way to ChinaFoot AfricaWed, January 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM UTC·1 min readDylan Batubinsika on his way to ChinaAccording to several Chinese media outlets, Dylan Batubinsika is on the verge of signing with Shenzhen Peng City. The Congolese international centre-back is thus set to leave AS Saint-Étienne, where he has played since 2023. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAt 29 years old and still under contract with Les Verts until June 2026, Batubinsika is preparing to take on a new challenge in the Chinese Super League. Having arrived at ASSE from Maccabi Haifa, he has featured in 56 matches wearing the Saint-Étienne shirt, establishing himself as a mainstay in the defense."Trained in France, with spells at PSG, Antwerp, Famalicão, and Maccabi Haifa, Dylan Batubinsika brings extensive international experience.