Pule Mmodi of Golden Arrows. Photo: BackpagePix
Pule Mmodi to Chiefs is a done deal – report
Pule Mmodi has apparently sealed a three-year deal with Kaizer Chiefs as he completes a blockbuster move to the Soweto side.
Pule Mmodi of Golden Arrows. Photo: BackpagePix
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Despite the fact that a previous move to Naturena failed to materialise, Mmodi has still had his heart set on leaving Golden Arrows to join Kaizer Chiefs sooner rather than later.
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According to the latest report by iDiski Times, he has now officially agreed to terms with Chiefs, and has already reported for pre-season training on a three-year contract.
“Pule Mmodi has signed with Kaizer Chiefs, it’s a matter of unveiling him now. The deal is done. He is a Chiefs player,” a source told the publication.
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Although Mmodi has been sticking it out at Arrows, the club apparently would not stand in his way if he wanted to make an exit, especially considering his contract at Abafana Bes’thende was set to come to an end this month.
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Is Mmodi finally set to join Chiefs?
Links between Chiefs and Mmodi have persisted for the better part of the last year, and it was once thought to be a done deal before things fell through belatedly.
Nevertheless, it was suggested earlier this year that he still harboured hopes of heading to Amakhosi.
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Links to Amakhosi had grown cold in recent times
Last year, Mmodi opened up on his emotions after the Amakhosi move didn’t materialise.
“I was never disturbed. Since the move didn’t happen, I told myself that I will work hard and there’s nothing I can do,” Mmodi said. “But initially I was down, but there was nothing I could do.”
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