Breaking news: Kaizer Chiefs release Samir Nurkovic

Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the departure of Serbian striker Samir Nurkovic after three years at the club.

Chiefs missed the deadline to extend Nurkovic’s contract at the end of March and saw the striker sign a pre-contract with Royal AM.

Kaizer Chiefs release Samir Nurkovic

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The club posted on Twitter: “Kaizer Chiefs will not extend Samir Nurković’s contract when it expires on 30 June 2022, ending a three-year relationship. The popular Serbian forward began his Chiefs career like a house on fire, scoring 14 goals in his maiden season.

“We wish Kokota all the best.”

Arthur Zwane gets a fresh start

Club chairman, Kaizer Motaung, expressed his confidence in Zwane’s ability to steer Amakhosi to glory.

“We would like to take this opportunity and congratulate coach Arthur Zwane for this big appointment. The plan we have been working on for many years of appointing Arthur as our Head Coach has come to fruition. After seeing his passion for the game and his willingness to learn, we have been looking to bring him through to lead the senior when the time is right and we believe that time is now. We are also grateful that he has been patient and continued to work hard to advance his coaching skills and abilities by educating himself, which is key in the modern game,” Motaung said following the announcement.

“Arthur is the someone who grew up at Chiefs and has a full understanding of our culture. We did say last year when we appointed the Sporting Director and Head of Technical that we wanted them to work with people who understand our philosophy. This is important as the coach works closely with those two gentlemen on a daily basis,” the Chairman added.