Kaizer Chiefs Told to Stop Signing Free Agents, Urged to Create a Blueprint
- Kaizer Chiefs have been urged to stop bringing in players who are free agents in every transfer windows
- The Soweto giants have signed a couple of players on a free transfer this summer and are still working on adding more before the season start
- The advice to the Glamour Boys on signing free agents gathered a lot reactions from fans and neutrals on social media
A former Kaizer Chiefs academy coach has sent a strong message to Soweto for relying so much on signing free agents every summer.
In recent years, the Glamour Boys have been dependent on signing free-agent players on the transfer market, especially the former stars of their bitter rivals in the Premier Soccer League.
The Soweto giants are busy in the transfer market this summer, finishing outside the top eight in the last two consecutive seasons in the Betway Premiership.
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This summer alone, they've brought in Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako after their contracts ended with Orlando Pirates, Flavio Silva, Ethan Chilsett, and Nkanyiso Shinga, all for free.
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Khan warns Kaizer Chiefs against signing free agents
In an interview with iDiskiTimes, Farouk Khan, who once coached the Kaizer Chiefs academy, has offered some pieces of advice to his former employees for this transfer window.
The tactician claims Amakhosi needs to go back to the drawing board and reconnect with what they've been known for in terms of signing players in the transfer market.
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He believes they need to stop signing players who are free agents and create their blueprint they can follow in bringing in recruits to Naturena.
“Stop starting from scratch every season,” Khan told iDiski Times.
“You need a clear blueprint. Build from within and ensure the technical, administrative, and management teams are working in sync.
“In the past, you could identify a Chiefs player instantly. That identity is missing now. It’s not just about winning a trophy, it’s about long-term, sustained excellence.”
While Khan acknowledged the efforts being made and the use of modern scouting technology, he emphasised that things could still be done more effectively.
“You can’t just sign players because they’re free or show promise,” he added.
“There must be real due diligence, not just watching highlight videos, but deeply understanding a player’s history, character, and how they handle pressure.”
Reactions as Khan warned Chiefs against signing free agents
jazzlinjay said:
"And that is before Bobby started a Zimbabwe Kaizer Chiefs."
mevikd implied:
"Saving Costs & 2 making more Profit" 🙄 seems like their new model. But, sometimes you need to spend some money/invest to make more money."
iamziyar wrote:
"It's easy to scout for a Chiefs player, look for South Africans who are struggling abroad or rejects from Pirates or completely unknown strikers from leagues that no one even knows they exist."
Modise Mpho reacted:
"Thing is people want Chiefs to go back to glory days instantly,that's impossible,give it time and patience."
KD...Lesley shared:
"They were used to getting quality for free, unfortunately now quality is bought and they ain't ready to let old habits die nje."
unlimited_temi responded:
"They don't need to go back to anything!! They need to recruit someone to oversee football operations! Jessica is doing well at marketing!! They actually need to employ a proper football director and give him the autonomy to work!"
MoLesetja added:
"Kaizer Chiefs used to do good when it prioritised development instead of this business model of cheap labour. But we are happy hey, they robbed Masandawana big time on that Rothmans Cup.👆🏾"
Mis-Maada said:
"Good players became aware of the exploitation of playing for the badge then decided to put their future ahead and feed their families instead of lining Motaung’s pockets."
Fans blast Kaizer Chiefs after losing 3 straight games
Briefly News earlier reported that fans have criticised Kaizer Chiefs after they lost their third consecutive matches in the Netherlands.
The Soweto-based club lost to all the three Dutch clubs they've faced so far.
Source: Briefly News
