Kaizer Chiefs hand two-year deal to veteran midfielder!

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Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly keen on keeping Sibongiseni Mthethwa in their ranks as free agency beckons for the 30-year-old.

“The club has already taken the initiative to keep the midfielder for two more years,” an inside source revealed. “The talks are believed to have started before the end of the season. But apparently things are looking good. It will all now depend on what both parties are looking at. But the talks are open.”

Another source reaffirmed the speculation, saying, “Yes, he didn’t start well under coach Nasreddine Nabi. We think he didn’t understand him. But now they [Kaizer Chiefs] are happy with him and that’s why they are offering him a two-year deal.”

“If all goes well and they agree on new terms it will start from next year until June 2028.”

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa vows to bounce back stronger after the Afcon recess. Image: (@SABCSport/Twitter)

Youngster on the cards?

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs are hoping to add 19-year-old Neo Rapoo from SuperSport United, however they face competition from Orlando Pirates meaning the jury is still out as to whether they will land the talented teenager.

“Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,” an inside source revealed.

“His performances as he led South Africa U20 to the Africa Cup of Nations title earned him interest in Scandinavia and the Gulf but sources as Matsatsansa have confirmed Chiefs and Pirates are both seriously after the player who is seen as future senior national team left-back.”

“With Orlando Pirates having released Paseka Mako and the retirement of Innocent Maela, their interest on the promising full-back comes as no surprise, while Kaizer Chiefs are looking to remedy a position that has plagued them in the last couple of seasons.”