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 first broke the news of the 23-year-old’s impending move to Europe.
While the Austrian club initially saw their opening bid rejected by the Citizens, they returned to the negotiating table with an improved offer that ultimately convinced the CT City management to greenlight the transfer.
A standout product of the club’s youth academy, Rhodes was instrumental in guiding the Citizens to the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs last season. His stellar performances anchored a campaign that saw the side finish second in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, securing 54 points from 30 games.
Despite his best efforts, however, the team fell short in the playoffs, missing out on promotion to the Betway Premiership.
CAPE TOWN CITY FC’S 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.
“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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