Kaizer Chiefs are understood to have made one more decision on a senior player’s current contract situation, the Siya crew has established.
Kaizer Chiefs are understood to have made one more decision on a senior player’s current contract situation, the Siya crew has established.
Ramahlwe Mphahlele could very well stay at Naturena for another year given that the club has the option to extend his deal for 12 more months, but for now, indications are that the veteran defender has signed a short-term agreement.
Amakhosi faced a dilemma where 10 players were effectively out of contract at the end of last month, though some, like Mphahlele, were at the club’s mercy because of the options in the initial terms.
The delay in Chiefs making a call on their futures and announcing it, has been prolonged by the CAF Champions League final next weekend.
Stuart Baxter’s men face Al Ahly in Morocco on July 17, and insiders have informed the Siya crew that management prefers to focus on preparations for that massive clash rather than player movements – Amakhosi have not even confirmed their new recruits despite their FIFA ban being officially lifted at the start of this month.
Chiefs have therefore offered Mphahlele and Parker short-term deals until the end of July and are expected to engage both players on new deals soon after the Champions League match.
Willard Katsande and Itumeleng Khune are expected to still be at the club for another year, while Baxter will give his report on the rest of the out of contract players.
For now, Siya sources have said, the priority is to have a full quota of registered players ahead of next weekend in Morocco.
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