Lyle Foster. Image from Twitter@KamoMotecwane
Why former Pirates star Lyle Foster is worth R266 Million
Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster is now a Premier League regular. Is the ex-Orlando Pirates star SA’s priciest footballer of all time?
Lyle Foster. Image from Twitter@KamoMotecwane
Bafana Bafana and Burnley striker Lyle Foster, once of Orlando Pirates, could see his value rise to a staggering R222 Million. Here’s why the Premier League star is such a valuable commodity.
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Benni McCarthy was formerly the most expensive South African footballer ever when Celta Vigo paid Ajax €6m (R113 million) for his services. After Benni, Joburg-born playmaker Steven Pienaar was the second-most expensive when in 2011 he moved from Everton to Tottenham and fetched a fee of €3.6m (R67.6 million). The guaranteed fee that Burnley will pay to Westerlo for Kyle Foster’s services has shattered the record held by Benni since 1999. The Clarets paid €7m upfront, with a further €4m of add-ons triggered because of their promotion to the Premier League. Foster’s move is going to amount to something approaching a staggering R225 million but now his value is estimated at €13m (R266 million). It all started at Mayfair though.
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PREMIER LEAGUE UPDATE FOR FOSTER
battling mental health issues for the past couple of weeks, Foster is back in the fold for Burnley. He made a substitute appearance in their defeat to Everton and returned to the starting lineup in a crucial 2-0 win at Fulham, assisting their opening goal. He also started their Boxing Day defeat to league leaders Liverpool. In 10 English top-flight games this term, Foster has three goals and three assists. It’s great to see the man back in action!
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