Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town City FC have confirmed Jaedin Rhodes’ move to Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried, as first reported by FARPost.
The announcement comes exactly two weeks after this publication reported on the impending European switch for the 23-year-old.
The Austrian side had initially seen their opening bid knocked back by the Citizens. However, they returned to the negotiating table with an improved proposal, which ultimately convinced the CT City’s management to approve the move.
Rhodes has been one of the best performers for the Citizens since graduating from the club’s development structures. In the last campaign, his stellar displays helped the club qualify for the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs. The side finished in second place on the Motsepe Foundation Championship table with 54 points after 30 games.
However, CT City were unable to secure the necessary results to gain promotion back to the Betway Premiership.
CAPE TOWN CITY FC OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON JAEDIN RHODES’ MOVE TO SV RIED
The Cape club announced that they had reached a final agreement with SV Ried for the services of the versatile attacker.
“Cape Town City have reached an agreement with SV Ried for the transfer of Jaedin Rhodes,” the club announced in an official statement on Friday, 26 June.
“A product of our academy, Jaedin leaves the club after many years in blue to begin a new chapter in the Austrian Bundesliga. Wishing you all the best, Jaedin.”
JAEDIN RHODES TO REPLACE ANTONIO VAN WYK IN AUSTRIA
At SV Ried, Rhodes is expected to hit the ground running and fill the space left by fellow South African Antonio van Wyk. Van Wyk recently completed his move to reigning CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns.
Rhodes will not find himself isolated in his new surroundings, as SV Ried is already home to ex-Kaizer Chiefs skipper Yusuf Maart.
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