Hunt says Pirates target is happy at Wits
Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt believes captain Thulani Hlatshwayo is happy with playing for the Clever Boys.
Thulani Hlatshwayo of Bidvest Wits (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
The Bafana Bafana defender hinted that he was keen on leaving Wits in the current transfer window to look for a new challenge at a bigger club.
Hunt believes selling Hlatshwayo would benefit the club financially but leave them vulnerable defensively.
“No‚ I don’t think so‚ but after last night’s result we can name our price now‚ can’t we?” Hunt said.
“No‚ he doesn’t want to go anywhere. He’s happy with us – he’s fine. You know‚ you can never say never in football. I mean you look at what’s going on down the road as well [with Mamelodi Sundowns trying to sign back Khama Billiat from Kaizer Chiefs].
“You know‚ players go for free and then they get bought back.
“So anything can happen in football. You watch overseas as well – I’m sure there will be a bit of movement before the window closes.
“It would solve all our problems‚ ja. And give us problems with no centreback.
“It’s a no-brainer [to sell him]. It would solve the financial problems‚ that’s for sure. But that’s not the point. We’ve got to look after our team and our club.
“He’s a player who has come a long way with us‚ from Ajax Cape Town‚ being an average right-back‚ to being the national team centreback and the captain. So‚ we want to keep him.”
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