Kaizer Chiefs maestro George Matlou has been a man possessed since returning from season-ending injury.
The 26-year-old, who has five months left on his contract, had to perform well to keep his spot in Soweto – and it appears he has.
New contract inbound?
According to reports, Kaizer Chiefs are impressed with Matlou’s return, and are in the process of finalising a one-year extension with an option for an additional year.
“For now, we can say the deal is as good as done,” a Siya source confirmed.
“The club wanted to see him, if he can play after the injury and after the technical team saw what he can do both at training and in the games he has played, they have agreed that they can offer him a new one-year contract with another one-year option,
“So, although it is not a done deal yet there is light at the end of the tunnel for George [Matlou]”.
Kaizer Chiefs readiness to onboard Matlou was further confirmed by another source, who said, “to be honest with you, his injury almost cost him his future at Chiefs,
“Last season he was expected to play an important role but after just a few games he got injured. It was a long-term injury and when the new coach came in he was still recovering and was not part of his plans going into the new season,
“But after fully recovering, the technical team gave him a chance and now he is on the verge of a new deal. The injury is what delayed his progress but hopefully now things are looking good for him.”
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