Transfer rumours: Ex-Chiefs favourite to return, Pirates star sacrificed half his salary

Today’s PSL transfer rumours look at an emotional interview with former Orlando Pirates star Kermit Erasmus and a possible reunion at Kaizer Chiefs.

Rumours: Kaizer Chiefs could bring a former fan favourite home

St. Louis sack Carnell

Bradley Carnell, a veteran of German Bundesliga football as a player, has been relieved of his duties as head coach of MLS outfit St. Louis City. Sporting director Luts Pfannenstiel will take over. St. Louis is languishing in 12th place in the Western Conference with only three wins from 20 league outings.

“St. Louis CITY SC today announced the departure of the club’s head coach, Bradley Carnell. Technical Director John Hackworth will manage the team on an interim basis as CITY SC begins the search for a new head coach,” they said in a statement.

“Given Bradley’s many contributions to the club, this was not an easy decision. Unfortunately, based on our Year 2 results to date, we believe a coaching change is in the best interest of the club as we regroup and look to improve both our performance and our results.” the statement continued.

Blom is no longer a key figure in the MLS, should Chiefs pounce?

Njabulo Blom was a regular part of the furniture in his first season stateside. However, with only 11 league appearances from 20 this time around, his first-team status isn’t quite as secure. Now, with the dismissal of his compatriot Bradley Carnell, even more doubts over his future with St. Louis will emerge.

The 24-year-old’s contract expires in December of this year, but the club has a two-year extension option. He switched to the MLS in the final days of 2022 for a reported €300k (R6 million). His updated value, according to transfermarkt, is €1m, around R20 million.

ORLANDO PIRATES CULT FAVE GETS EMOTIONAL

Kermit Erasmus’ segment on the Bucs Change Room showed a side of the 33-year-old that perhaps nobody knew about before. This per Siseko Gwegwe of The South African.

“There is no thank you in a valued way where you can say that he has been looked after for what he has contributed in his life,” Erasmus said on the show, as shared by @DhlomoV via X. Check out the full story via Siseko Gwegwe.

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus. Photo: iDiski Times

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