Kaizer Chiefs are close to securing two more new signings.
Kaizer Chiefs have signed SIX players so far.
However, they’re not done recruiting players just yet. Amakhosi are actively trying to sign more players before the close of the current PSL transfer window. So, will they sign these men in time?
CHIEFS WILLING TO PAY MILLIONS FOR DUO FROM PSL RIVALS
Initially, reports claimed that both Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman from Cape Town Spurs had agreed to personal terms with Chiefs.
Thereafter, Amakhosi ran into a legal dispute with Spurs over their contracts with the club. Thus, delaying the process. However, Chiefs have remained persistent and they are following all the legal processes to try and bring both players to Naturena.
“You know, Chiefs are willing to follow the rules and do the right thing by the book. That’s why it’s believed that they are expected to pay R1.5 million for each player which means R3 million for the two players. You remember the same case happened between Chiefs and TS Galaxy involving Puso Dithejane when he left Chiefs. Galaxy had to pay that development compensation fee, and that’s what they could be expected to pay Spurs according to FIFA rules,” the report read on SNL.
AMAKHOSI DETERMINED, WILLING TO PAY R5 MILLION
Amakhosi are so determined to sign Velebayi and Baartman that they are willing to offer R5-million for both players. So, that is R1 million more per player.
“It’s believed Chiefs are willing to pay more than the required amount by FIFA as a sign of appreciation to Spurs. It’s believed they are looking at paying around R5 million for both players. You know they did the same with Sphesihle Ndlovu from SuperSport United. They paid R5 million as well, although his contract was about to run out at SuperSport United before Siwelele FC bought the club. So, as for the two players, they are willing to pay R5 million for both of them,” the insider added.
Meaning, Chiefs are very serious about signing Velebayi and Baartman.
Therefore, having agreed to personal terms, both players will be unveiled as new Amakhosi players if the Soweto giants are given the go-ahead to sign them.
IS VELEBAYI AND BAARTMAN WORTH R5 MILLION AS A COMBO? IS THIS A BARGAIN FOR CHIEFS?
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