Kaizer Chiefs’ latest signing Cole Alexander has responded to the naysayers who have cast doubts over his recent move to Amakhosi.
Kaizer Chiefs’ latest signing Cole Alexander has responded to the naysayers who have cast doubts over his recent move to Amakhosi.
Alexander is yet to officially kick a ball for Amakhosi but already there have been doubts about his acquisition. The midfielder was previously on the books of Indian Super League side Odisha FC, where he mutually terminated his contract before reuniting with Baxter at Naturena.
A faction of the Chiefs fans took to social media to air their displeasure at the club’s decision to rope in a 32-year-old, despite having proven himself at the highest level, but the tough-as-nails midfielder has dismissed the critics, vowing to give everything to the club.
“I try not to read too much into the media, but I still see there’s a lot out there. I can promise every Chiefs player and supporter is that I am a player who gives my best and nothing less. That’s all you can do,” he told the club’s media department.
Alexander has also commented on the impact of coach Stuart Baxter who has returned for a second stint at the club, following a successful three years between 2012 and 2015.
“I think what helps this team the most is the leadership of coach Stuart Baxter. As every player who has worked with him before will know, this guy is a leader and a tactician. If we as a team collectively follow his instruction and philosophy and we are united, we can do that.
“His results speak for themselves from the time he was last here at Chiefs. I am here for that – to play according to instructions. I am also hoping to bring some leadership into the team and doggedness and aggression, and I am also hoping to learn,” he added.
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