Is Khanyisa Mayo really worth R38 million?

That’s the price tag put on the shoulders of Khanyisa Mayo by his club Cape Town City for the transfer window ahead of the new season.

If Kaizer Chiefs or Mamelodi Sundowns want to sign Mayo then they must meet the club’s valuation of him.

Cape Town City have set the price, according to KickOff.

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Mayo contract drives his value

The fee is due to Mayo recently extended his deal until June 2028.

“We know what the value of the player (Mayo) is, this player for us in Europe would be worth 2 million dollars (over R38 million)” said John Comitis.

“He’s worth a lot, and that’s normal for a player like him. First of all, the offer will have to be right, the second thing is, also we should believe we could do without him.

“It’s important for our club to stay in the hunting pack of four clubs from the beginning of the season.” Said Comitis 

Interestingly, though, Mayo’s father has suggested a move to Naturena could have been a good one for him.

“Unfortunately he has already signed an extension with Cape Town City,” Mayo told Scrolla.Africa.

“Yes, obviously, I would encourage him to go and play for Kaizer Chiefs because as we speak at the moment, Chiefs do not have a striker. He can easily fit in at Chiefs.”

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Chiefs favoured over Sundowns, says dad

“Growing up, it’s every player’s dream to play for a big team like Chiefs,” Mayo said on Radio 2000.

“There was interest [from Chiefs] in January, but Cape Town City was not willing to sell. But I’ve now committed to City until 2028. I’m happy here, and we want to challenge the big clubs and give it a go.”

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