Share

Khune disrespected Chiefs - Kaizer

Cape Town - Itumeleng Khune will not renew his contract with Kaizer Chiefs and has parted ways with the Sowetan club.

Read: Tefu not renewing Chiefs deal

Amakhosi will find themselves without their biggest contributors next season as Kaizer Motaung announced a mass exodus of players from the club.

Along with Khune, Mandla Masango, Tefu Mashamaite and Katlego Mphela will leave Naturena and seek a new club to play for.

Motaung has confirmed that contract negotiations with Khune and his representatives hit several snags over the past few months.

"As far as Itu is concerned, his case became more disrespectful to the club,” said Motaung at the clubs press conference.

“He sent us a note to say he will discuss [his contract] on 18 June.

"We cannot be held to ransom by anyone. The game and the club is bigger than anyone. We have decided to move on.”

The 70-year-old went further on to state that “Spiderkid” has been with the Glamour Boys for so long; he is confused with how money has become an issue.

“We look after our players,” said Motaung.

“If a player has stayed at the club for so long, how can it now be a money issue.

"Itu came to us at the age of 13, we developed him to where he is today. But life goes on."

Khune's contract with Chiefs will expire at the end of June and will be free to join any club in the PSL or abroad.

It has been reported that Mamelodi Sundowns will be his likely suitors as no other team in the Premiership can afford his salary.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2244 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE