Makaab quells Mbule’s Chiefs pre-contract talks, saying it’s impossible
'Sipho is not free, unless Supersport do not exercise the option', says the agent.
SuperSport United midfielder Sipho Mbule has joined Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. Picture: BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs fans’ excitement that they could land yet another of the most sought-after players on a free has quickly evaporated. Earlier this week reports emerged claiming that SuperSport United’s Sipho Mbule is free to sign a pre-contract with any club of his choice as he is on the last six months of his current deal at Matsatsantsa.
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It has been a while since Mbule has been linked with a move to Naturena and Phakaaathi reported last week that he would choose Naturena over Chloorkop with Mamelodi Sundowns also reported to be interested.
Chiefs have already signed Siyethemba Sithebe of AmaZulu on a pre-contract and Mbule would be the second player Amakhosi get on a free had the deal been possible.
But Mbule’s agent Mike Makaab has revealed that it is impossible for the 23-year-old midfielder to sign a pre-contract with any club as yet.
Makaab said SuperSport have an option to extend Mbule’s contract and until they decide against it, he is not free to speak no sign anything with any other club without Matsatsantsa’s blessings.
Replying to a follower who aske dhim about this on Twitter, Makaab wrote: “It’s not true, @SuperSportFC have an option. Sipho is NOT free, unless Supersport do not exercise the option, so he CANNOT sign a pre-contract”.
