Kaizer Chiefs highest-paid star set to depart and more moves!
Kaizer Chiefs highest-paid star set to depart and more moves!
Kaizer Chiefs highest-paid star set to depart and more moves like Sundowns loanee set to return to parent club. In the Premier Soccer League, the off-season often brings waves of speculation and anticipation. Clubs strategize and make pivotal decisions for the future. As the 2023/24 campaign draws to a close. There are rumours of potential transfers and squad shake-ups taking place. Let’s delve into the latest transfer speculations and explore the potential impact on these clubs. As they prepare to gear up for the upcoming season, as per iDiski Times digital paper edition 152.
Dolly on the move: Farewell to Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Chiefs are rumoured to be contemplating Keagan Dolly’s departure amidst plans to revamp the club and its technical team during the off-season. Despite being the club captain for the majority of the season. Talks about a new contract were delayed due to Dolly’s injury.
With discussions set to resume at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. Uncertainties arise as Chiefs seek to renegotiate terms, possibly leading to Dolly’s departure. As Kaizer Chiefs highest-paid player at the club, negotiations may follow the pattern seen with Khama Billiat. Who eventually left without renewing his contract.
The 31-year-old’s future at Chiefs seems uncertain, especially as the club aims to allocate more funds to a revamped technical staff under their new head coach for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Dolly was lured back to South Africa by Chiefs in July 2021 after four years in France with Ligue 1 side Montpellier. His arrival as a marquee signing to play alongside his former Mamelodi Sundowns teammate Khama Billiat appeared to be the boost Amakhosi needed to end their trophy drought but he’s yet to win silverware with the club he supported growing up.
Return of Ighodaro: Homecoming to Sundowns?
Etiosa Ighodaro, amidst interest from clubs in Romania, Ukraine, and Belgium, might be on his way back to Chloorkop for the upcoming season. The Nigerian forward is on the brink of obtaining South African citizenship. Having arrived in the country at the age of 18 to join Sundowns.
His prolific goal-scoring performances during loan spells with Chippa United and SuperSport United over the past two seasons have caught Sundowns’ attention. Despite efforts to secure him permanently or extend his loan.
Sundowns view Ighodaro as a valuable addition to strengthen their attacking lineup. Especially since he will be registered as a local player and could potentially represent Bafana Bafana. Having not yet been capped by the Nigerian national team. Ighodaro arrived in South Africa at a very young age, joining Sundowns from Abuja College in 2021 but so far he didn’t get the chance to make his debut for the Tshwane giants as he was loaned out several times.
Mokotjo’s future uncertain: Sekhukhune United’s potential Departures?
Sekhukhune United might bid farewell to Kamohelo Mokotjo as his contract approaches its expiration at the end of the season. Reports suggest that Babina Noko are shifting focus towards youth development and scouting promising talent from lower leagues.
The emergence of young talents like Asekho Tiwani, Elias Mokwana, Vusi Mncube, Keletso Sifama, and Cameron Carnell hints at Sekhukhune’s future direction. Already, Edwin Gyimah has departed, and players like Daniel Cardoso and Badra Ali Sangare might follow suit.
As the club aims to streamline its squad and reduce its wage bill. The Bafana Bafana international Mokotjo was a free agent. Since leaving Major League Soccer (MLS) side Cincinnati in November 2021 before eventually joining Sekhukhune.