Goal understands two French Ligue 1 sides were also interested to sign the Taifa Stars forward but he turned them down
Tanzania captain Mbwana Samatta had two offers from France but he opted to return to Belgium with Royal Antwerp, Goal can exclusively reveal.
The 28-year-old made a transfer switch on deadline day returning to Belgium from Fenerbahce of Turkey for the rest of the season and with an option for Antwerp to make the move permanent.
However, a close source to the player has confirmed to Goal two clubs from French Ligue 1 - Troyes and Montpellier – had tabled offers for his services.