Magesi FC CEO John Mathibe has commented on the departure of veteran administrator Peter Koutroulis as the new PSL season is fast approaching.
Koutroulis joined the Limpopo club in August 2023 as the technical team advisor.
The experienced administrator, Koutroulis, helped the Clinton Larsen-coached side win the 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship and gain automatic promotion to the SA top-flight.
Magesi were declared the Motsepe Foundation Championship champions with two games to spare, having accumulated 57 points from 30 outings.
Koutroulis formed part of Magesi family because of his vast experience of the beautiful game, having served as the administrator at teams such as Mamelodi Sundowns‚ Black Aces, Thanda Royal Zulu‚ Chippa United, and Pretoria Callies.
MAGESI FC CEO JOHN MATHIBE ON PETER KOUTROULIS’ SUDDEN DEPARTURE
Mathibe confirmed that Koutroulis has left the club after helping the side reach the promised land last season.
The club’s CEO confirmed that Koutroulis had a one-year deal with Magesi, and the contract elapsed at the end of last month.
He further revealed that the club did not engage with Koutroulis to extend his stay at the newly Betway Premiership promoted side.
Mathibe also noted that the club will have to sit down and deliberate whether they would like to bring someone else in Koutroulis’ vacant position.
“Well, Mr Koutroulis is no longer with us. He had a one-year contract with us which elapsed on the 30th of June 2024,” said Mathibe.
“So, we never engaged or done anything in order to extend his stay from there for the upcoming season.
“As for getting a replacement for his position, it is still something that the club’s management is still going to talk about.”
PETER KOUTROULIS WITH CASRIC STARS
As reported by this publication three weeks ago, the well-travelled administrator, Koutroulis, has since joined Motsepe Foundation Championship club Casric Stars for the upcoming season.
Casric will be hoping that the Koutroulis will help them gain promotion to the SA elite league as he has done it with Magesi last campaign.
Koutroulis was roped in to Casric together with coach Selaoetse ‘Sly’ Mosala, who will serve as an assistant coach at the club.
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