Kaizer Chiefs have made their seventh signing of the season after confirming the arrival of Asanele Velebayi.
Amakhosi have been linked with the 22-year-old winger for over a year. Following Cape Town Spurs’ relegation to the ABC Motsepe League, the Soweto giants swiftly pounced on landing the player’s signature on a free transfer, but the Urban Warriors did not go down without a fight.
The Cape side insisted they are entitled to a transfer fee despite their relegation to the third division. It appears, though, that Chiefs might have had the last laugh after all.
“Asanele Velebayi has officially joined Kaizer Chiefs,” Amakhosi said in a statement on Tuesday.
“The Cape Town-born winger has signed a long-term contract, fulfilling his lifelong dream of wearing the Gold & Black colours of Amakhosi.”
Kaizer Chiefs welcome Velebayi after a lengthy battle
“We are happy to finally have Asanele with us,” said Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. “He is a great addition, and we believe he will add significant value because he is a perfect fit for our game model and the culture we have here at the Club.”
Velebayi becomes the seventh signing after Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, Flavio Silva and Siphesihle Ndlovu.
So far, Chiefs have parted ways with Njabulo Blom, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Sabelo Radebe, Bongani Sam, Edmilson Dove, Edson Castillo, Yusuf Maart, Tebogo Potsane and Ranga Chivaviro
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