Royal AM have cleared the air on talk that they asked for R20 million for Victor Letsoalo when approached by Kaizer Chiefs last season. Letsoalo has been a standout player and contributed immensely to the success of the team Durban team.
Letsoalo completed a shock move to Sekhukhune United on Wednesday on a reported fee of R 3.5 million.
It is no secret that Chiefs were admirers of the Bafana Bafana striker but it has been widely reported that they were chased away by the asking price from the KZN side.
In a statement released on Thursday, the club said they would have entertained any written offer from any club had they received it.
“Victor Letsoalo has been a good player and contributed immensely to the success of the team.
He had a wonderful season with Royal AM last season scoring 14 goals across all competitions, he carried himself as a true professional throughout.
His exceptional performance attracted lots of “fictitious” offers. We have always been open to any written offers for this great athlete.
Last week the player approached management requesting to play for a team closer to his home (Limpopo Province).
The President and the Chairman together with the Board members of Royal AM agreed to his request.
Subsequent to this discussion, Sekhukhune United F.C. wrote us a letter enquiring about the services of Letsoalo, and later submitted a written offer which the club accepted.
Facts:
• The media rumours that Kaizer Chiefs or any other team in the Premiership was pursuing the Bafana Bafana striker with a price tag of R20 MILLION are far from the truth.
• We have a good working relationship with Kaizer Chiefs and all other clubs in the Premier Soccer League. Had we received any written offer(s) from any club we would have entertained it.
• As a club, we are not going to stand, deny or stop any player that is requesting a move to another club that has submitted a written offer.”
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