Sundowns’ chairman, Thlopie Motsepe, and Chiefs’ sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr. Images: Backpagepix
Two English clubs set to outbid Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns for key target?
Both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns will be faced with an uphill battle in a race to secure the signature of one of their long-term targets.
Sundowns’ chairman, Thlopie Motsepe, and Chiefs’ sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr. Images: Backpagepix
Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo seems to be looking beyond Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.
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It has been no secret that both Chiefs and Sundowns were interested in Mayo’s services ahead of this season.
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But Mayo opted to sign a long-term contract extension at City, effectively ruling out any chance of a move. The chairman of the club, John Comitis, even went as far as slapping a whopping R38 million price tag on the player. In the end, that took him out of the range of both Chiefs and Sundowns. The Brazilians are no strangers to paying even upwards of R40 million for players. But in the case of the left-footed wizard, they probably did not feel he was worth that amount.
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On the side of Chiefs, their sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, went onto national radio, admitting interest in Mayo. Motaung went as far as detailing a conversation with Comitis, who categorically stated that the player was not for sale. That seems to be where the pursuit ended on both sides, as the player committed himself to the City cause. Now, according to a source speaking to KickOff.com, there is serious interest abroad for his services.
Overseas interest in Mayo amid Chiefs and Sundowns interest
“I know very well that there are clubs from abroad that have shown interest in Mayo. There is one team from Sweden and another two from the English Championship who wanted to invite him for an assessment. That could have been a good step in his football career, and these Scandinavian countries like Sweden would have been a good start. But there’s still plenty of time for him to go; he is still got time; he is young,” said the source.
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Mayo, who won the DStv Premiership Golden Boot award last season, is on course to complete a double. He currently has eight goals to his name and will be looking to boost his tally well into double figures.
