Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to make some major changes to their playing staff next season.
Even though there have been names linked with a move to Chiefs, the club is also set to release some.
Players like Siyethemba Sithebe and Sifiso Hlanti have been mentioned, with their deals up soon. They have been joined by Happy Mashiane and Zitha Kwinika of late. One player that has been fighting those exit rumours at Chiefs is Njabulo Ngcobo. Now besides those names, the likes of Edmilson Dove, George Matlou and Keagan Dolly will see their contracts run out.
For Hlanti, it was even thought that he would not get a contract renewal last year. He eventually did, however, with Chiefs offering him a one-year extension with a further year as an option. With the club struggling again this season, it is believed that they will be looking to make some sweeping changes all round. Besides the coaching department, the veteran defender was touted to be among the first through the exit door.
Rumoured to be close to a new Chiefs deal?
Hlanti has been at Chiefs for three seasons with very little effect. His lack of pace, passing and crossing ability has often frustrated the Amakhosi faithful. Additionally, at the age of 34 it was seemingly a no-brainer that it was time to move him on.
According to The Citizen, Chiefs are happy to keep Hlanti for another year, but he has attracted interest from AmaZulu.
AmaZulu interested in Hlanti?
“There have been a number of enquiries for the experienced campaigner from a number of PSL clubs including his former team AmaZulu who have reportedly sold left-back Riaan Hanamub to Orlando Pirates for next season.” Wrote the publication.
Chiefs have been linked with Fawaaz Basadien as a replacement for Hlanti, but those talks have long died down. Could that be another sign that he will stay? Amakhosi fans let us know in the comments how you feel.
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