Agents trying to sell Kaizer Chiefs star man!

Agents trying to sell Kaizer Chiefs star man!

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to make some major changes to their playing staff next season.

Even though there have been names linked with a move to Chiefs, the club is also set to release some.

Players like Siyethemba Sithebe and Sifiso Hlanti have been mentioned, with their deals up soon. They have been joined by Happy Mashiane and Zitha Kwinika of late. One player that has been fighting those exit rumours at Chiefs is Njabulo Ngcobo. Now besides those names, the likes of Edmilson Dove, George Matlou and Keagan Dolly will see their contracts run out.

One player who you would not think is in contention to leave Chiefs is midfielder Edson Castillo. Castillo was Chiefs’ standout performer during the first half of the season, adjusting well to the local league. The Venezuelan joined Chiefs from Monagas SC and hit the ground running for Chiefs. The 29-year-old has been a mainstay in the club’s midfield, both in defence and attack. His box-to-box nature has seen him make some big tackles, telling passes and even arrive late to score himself. Castillo has already bagged five goals in all competitions for the club so far.

His performances have caught more than just the eye of the South African football fraternity, with some continental rivals also rumoured to be interested in taking Castillo away from Chiefs. Earlier this year, this publication reported that Zamalek wanted the player. It was then established that Amakhosi wanted a whopping R40 million for him.

This publication recently revealed that Chiefs were willing to sell Castillo to Zamalek for R30 million now.  According to KickOff.com there are now agents trying to shop him out of Naturena ahead of next season.

Agents trying to sell Chiefs star man

“Venezuelan midfielder Edson Castillo is still being tempted with opportunities that seek to take him out of Kaizer Chiefs after just a season at the club. Long-standing admirers Zamalek have kept their interest alive despite concerns over whether they will be keen to meet his transfer value. Castillo has another year plus an option on his contract, which means a fee must be paid to get him out of Naturena.”

Will Castillo leave next season?

” The idea of Egypt is to fast-track his movement to the Gulf Region market, where age is never an issue. There is a network of North African intermediaries who appear to have been given the go-ahead of throwing around Castillo’s name to potential suitors.They have been given the figures of what deals to get as personal terms for the player. The next transfer window has been identified as an opportunity to move Castillo, though all the tapping will ultimately depend on Chiefs.” Wrote the publication.

It remains to be seen if Chiefs will let Castillo go should they get a top offer for his services.