Kaizer Chiefs edge closer to winger deal, his mother gets involved?
Sounds like they mean business.
Asanele Velebayi’s parents have reportedly requested a meeting with Cape Town Spurs to force through a move to Kaizer Chiefs for their son.
Velebayi’s parents want Kaizer Chiefs for their son
21-year-old winger Asanele Velebayi is a target for Kaizer Chiefs. The youngster impressed for relegated Cape Town Spurs last season and now his parents want to secure a big move for him. Public broadcaster SABC Sport broke this news on Tuesday. Velebayi was in te Bafana Bafana squad in July for the COSAFA Cup. He stepped up from the club’s academy in October 2023. There are high hopes that he can become a top, top player.
“SABC Sport has established that winger Asanele Valebayi’s parents have requested a meeting with Cape Town Spurs in an effort to force the player’s move to Kaizer Chiefs before the window closes. With an initial bid sent by Chiefs this week and surprisingly turned down by Spurs, the player’s family have stepped in and are hopeful Spurs can allow Valebayi to make his dream move to The Glamour Boys. It’s further understood that Velebayi has taken this route out of frustration after Chiefs followed up their interest by formally sending through a bid they believed would match Spurs’ valuation of a player that only made his topflight debut last season.”
Chiefs aim to raid Spurs again
Amakhosi have already secured the signature of 22-year-old central defender Rushwin Dortley, also a member of that COSAFA Cup team, earlier this window. The talented left-footer’s move also wasn’t a simple one after Spurs dug their heels in for a better fee from Chiefs. It’s now believed Chiefs are in pole position to secure Velebayi’s signature after his parents, and especially his mother, intervened.
Will Chiefs get a deal for Velebayi done before the transfer window closes on 20 September?
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Kaizer Chiefs finished the 2023-2024 league campaign in tenth position, their worst placing in the history of the DStv Premiership. Their last league title came back in 2015 which was also their most recent piece of major silverware. They begin the brand new 2024-2025 Betway Premiership campaign away to Marumo Gallants on 14 September.