Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu have been urged to use the right procedure to sign their targets ahead of the new season.
There have been speculations that the Glamour Boys have secured the services of their long term target Asanele Velebayi, alongside his Cape Town Spurs teammate Luke Baartman. Usuthu have reportedly signed Lian Bern to bolster their squad after a good 2024/25 campaign under coach Arthur Zwane.
The Urban Warriors were relegated to the third tier in South African football, which rendered them an amateur side, down from a professional outfit. It explains why clubs acted swiftly to get their targets.
Nevertheless, club's CEO Alexi Efstathiou insists their axe from the top doesn't mean contracted players can leave for free.
‘Spurs deserve fair reward for the years of investment'
“I’m genuinely surprised by the speculation that a club like Kaizer Chiefs would approach our players behind our back if they are truly interested,” the administrator told Sportswire.
“Chiefs are a massive brand with a proud legacy in South African football. We trust they would not stoop to such tactics to acquire talent. These are not players to be seen as bargains; they are quality assets, and we believe Chiefs will act in good faith by engaging us directly to negotiate a fair transfer fee.
“We’ve always supported our players’ ambitions, but we also deserve fair reward for the years of investment in their development. Kaizer Chiefs, as a club of immense reputation, surely understands the value of these players and the importance of ethical conduct in transfers. We’re confident they’ll approach us in the right manner to discuss a deal that works for everyone
“Cape Town Spurs are not the aggressors here; they are a club seeking respect and recognition for their tireless work in nurturing talent. The pressure now falls on Kaizer Chiefs to demonstrate their commitment to fair play by engaging Spurs directly and agreeing to a transfer fee that reflects the true value of these sought-after players. Anything less would be unbecoming of a club with such a storied legacy,” Efstathiou concluded.
Spurs have since taken their case to the PSL's DRC, hoping to get a favourable ruling.
