A Kaizer Chiefs academy graduate is reportedly edging closer to a top-flight return.
Marumo Gallants have been tipped to sign former Amakhosi midfielder Darrel Matsheke.
The talented midfielder has been unemployed since the beginning of the year after being abruptly released by Stellenbosch FC.
The 25-year-old midfielder made 12 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs after being promoted to the first team in 2020.
He later went on to play for Uthongathi, Moroka Swallows and Stellenbosch FC.
Kaizer Chiefs academy graduate to join Gallants?
“Marumo Gallants are interested in adding Darrel Matsheke to their squad as they look to further improve,” the former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder’s agent Gerald Baloyi told Soccer Laduma.
“Darrel is a free agent and Marumo Gallants feel he could fit well in their team in line with what the club is aiming to achieve this season. We are in talks with the club and there is a possibility of him starting training with the club during the FIFA break.
“I know coach Dan Malesela will be happy to work with a player of Darrel’s quality. The player’s quality speaks for itself.”
In other news, Kaizer Chiefs endured a hot-and-cold transfer window, missing out on several key targets.
The Glamour Boys made big moves by landing master Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi as their new head coach.
The club also welcomed a host of new players who are already making an impact at the club however, they also failed to lure some of their key targets to Naturena.
And now, it has since been revealed that Kaizer Chiefs approached Stellenbosch for star man Iqraam Rayners however the Cape outfit dismissed them!
Kaizer Chiefs made Rayners approach
Despite putting a ‘Not for sale’ tag on Rayners, the Bafana Bafana striker completed a move to Chiefs’ rivals, Mamelodi Sundowns.
“Nabi was keen on Rayners and when Kaizer Chiefs enquired about him, they were told that they wanted to keep him, but to everyone’s surprise, he was sold to Sundowns,” an insider told Citizen.
“Maybe the Sundowns’ offer was too good to turn down. These things happen all the time in football.”
Rayners already has four goals in four assists for Mamelodi Sundowns this season.
Next three Kaizer Chiefs fixtures
Following their loss against Sundowns over the weekend, the Amakhosi now enjoy a lengthy break before tackling SuperSport United on 26 October.
Four days later, Nabi’s side travel to the Peter Mokaba Stadium to face the newly-promoted Magesi FC.
Kaizer Chiefs then host Royal AM on 09 November at the FNB Stadium.
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