Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung and Itumeleng Khune. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung and Itumeleng Khune. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

Kaizer Chiefs: Huge decision made on Itumeleng Khune! – Report

Itumeleng Khune’s Kaizer Chiefs contract is about to expire. An insider has just reported huge news from within Naturena.

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung and Itumeleng Khune. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung and Itumeleng Khune. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

Itumeleng Khune’s Kaizer Chiefs contract is about to expire. An insider has just reported huge news from within Naturena.

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Khune’s contract is set to expire at the end of June.

Now, sources close to the player have revealed the latest plans for Khune’s amidst speculation around his future at Naturena.

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KHUNE CHIEFS FUTURE

Amakhosi management are planning to extend Khune’s contract for one-year. Meaning, they feel he is to influential to this squad to let go of now.

“Khune is Chiefs’ longest-serving player and he is respected for what he achieved with the club in the past. Also, his influence to the younger goalkeepers and other players in the team is commendable,” the insider stated on SoccerLaduma.

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Brandon Peterson of Kaizer Chiefs alongside Itumeleng Khune
Brandon Peterson of Kaizer Chiefs alongside Itumeleng Khune. Source: SoccerLaduma.

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In fact, if everything goes according to plan, Khune could extend his stay at Naturena in coming days and weeks.

“Yes, he didn’t play much but there are no issues between him and the coach. In fact, there is a possibility of him getting a new contract. It’s likely to be a short one, possibly a one-year deal, if it all goes according to plan between the parties,” the source added.

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So, the good news is that Khune is likely to earn a contract extension.

However, this does not guarantee him a starting spot.

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Khune spent most of the season benching for Brandon Peterson.

So, Khune will have to earn his spot in the starting team. Meaning, Amakhosi management may have to consider a new team captain, somebody who is first-choice.

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Keagan Dolly wore the armband most of last season while Yusuf Maart stepped up in his absence towards the end of the season.

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