Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the contract extension of wing-back Donay Jansen ahead of the start of the Betway Premiership.
Jansen, the nephew of former Amakhosi frontman Bernard Parker, has signed an improved three-year deal with the Soweto giants.
The youngster’s football career started to blossom under the Glamour Boys’ Youth Development Academy and played an important role in the club’s DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] team.
The 21-year-old worked tirelessly to impress the senior side’s technical team which resulted in his promotion to the first team last season.
Since his promotion to the senior team, Jansen managed to feature in two games in Amakhosi colours. The club describes the talented wing-back as someone who boasts or brings “flair, speed and creativity to the team defending and attacking flank.”
Amakhosi believes that his work ethic and commitment to what he does makes him a potential star of the future within the club.
KAIZER MOTAUNG JR ON DONAY JANSEN’S NEW DEAL
The club’s sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr revealed that the new deal offered to Jansen is a clear definition that shows they have faith in their academy players.
“The offer of a new contract to Donay is a clear indication of the Club’s faith in KCYDA’s potential. By extending Donay’s deal until 2027, we are not only securing his immediate future but also making a long-term investment in a player seen as crucial for the Club’s ambitions on the pitch,” said Kaizer Jr.
“This move comes at a time when the Club is focused on building a competitive squad that can challenge other teams in both domestic and continental competitions in the near future,” says Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.
“Retaining a player of Jansen’s calibre is vital as we aim to reclaim our status in the South African football landscape. The league is becoming increasingly competitive and having a blend of experienced players and burgeoning talents like Jansen will be essential for the team’s future success.”
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