The agent of Sifiso Hlanti has provided the latest update on the future of his client at Kaizer Chiefs with his contract set to expire in June.
Since returning from the long-term injury, the left-back has had an impressive season with Arthur Zwane’s side.
He’s featured in 25 games in all competitions and hit the back of the net twice.
Hlanti signed for Amakhosi in 2021 and will be out of contract in the next two months. However, Chiefs have the option to extend the former Swallows defender’s stay by one year.
Normally, at this time, the club would have contacted his camp if they were desperate to keep him.
However, according to the player’s representative Sizwe Ntshangase, Chiefs are yet to indicate whether they will exercise the option.
LATEST ON SIFISO HLANTI’S FUTURE AT CHIEFS
“We’re not having discussions with Chiefs, we’re waiting for them to decide [whether they exercise the option to extend],” he told FARPost.
“We’re not waiting for June, Chiefs will contact us anytime.”
Last season, the Glamour Boys had a major squad overhaul, letting go of most players that were over 30 years of age.
It remains to be seen whether they are planning to do the same in this window.
However, it should be recalled that the management has always been clear about building a new team for the future under Arthur Zwane.
OTHER PLAYERS WHOSE CONTRACTS ARE RUNNING OUT AT CHIEFS
Other players who’ll see their contracts coming to an end this season at Chiefs are Khama Billiat, Eric Mathoho, Phathutshedzo Nange, and Itumeleng Khune.
SuperSport United are said to be eyeing Nange with Gavin Hunt seeking a reunion with the midfielder. They worked together at the now-defunct Bidvest Wits.
Meanwhile, as reported by FARPost last week, Mathoho has already been made aware that he’s not part of the plans for the future. He’ll be a free agent after June.
As for Billiat and Khune, it’s not yet clear whether the club will elect to keep them.
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