Kaizer Chiefs are preparing to strengthen their attacking options with a potential new signing they’ve been eyeing for a while now.
Despite a rollercoaster season under Nasreddine Nabi, the club recognizes the need to make key signings to match the power of rivals like Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Recent reports suggest that the financial struggles at Royal AM could present Chiefs with a golden opportunity to secure a solid deal.
Thikazi on Chiefs’ radar from troubled Royal AM? Sources close to the situation say that Chiefs are closing in on a deal for 25-year-old winger Mfundo Thikazi, who currently plays for Royal AM.
With several Royal AM players facing contract expiration in June and showing reluctance to re-sign due to the club’s uncertain future, Thikazi remains under contract. This would mean Chiefs would need to negotiate a transfer to bring him on board.
“We don’t expect it to be a problem for Chiefs, as I believe he won’t cost too much,” a source shared with Soccer Laduma. Another insider confirmed that Chiefs are actively pursuing the winger for a potential signing at the end of the season.
Nabi remains confident about Chiefs’ future Despite acknowledging that Chiefs have underperformed in recent years, Nabi remains optimistic about the club’s future. He believes that, step by step, they will return to their glory days.
In a recent interview with IDiski Times following their Nedbank Cup win, Nabi stated, “We’ll come back, step by step, with no pressure. We’re working seriously, and the players we have are the present and future of the club. We just need to add a few ingredients, but the sauce is coming along nicely.”
He also expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying, “Thank you for the support. Honestly, I love you too much, and we’re working hard to get things right.”
