Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of signing a top striker on a free transfer appears all but over as he is edging closer to a move to a Qatari club.
Chiefs are in the market for a top striker capable of leading the line and not affected the pressure and weight of the club’s shirt and one of those who fit the bill is Kenyan captain Michael Olunga.
Olunga has been on Chiefs’ radar since last year but he was out of reach as his then club Al-Duhail was not ready to lose him but now, he is available for free after cutting ties with the Doha-based side last month.
However, it appears that any slim hopes Chiefs might have had of signing him are all but gone as he is closing in on a move to another Qatari club.
Why will Chiefs miss out on Olunga?
According to Tembah Football, Olunga is close to signing for Al-Arabi, who are showing great ambitions ahead of next season as they want to challenge for the league in 2025-26, despite finishing ninth in the 12-team league last term.
“Informed sources confirmed that Olunga is close to signing for Al-Arabi on a free transfer, after his contract with Al-Duhail was terminated by mutual consent,” the outlet reported.
“The move aims to bolster the attacking line of the “Dream Team,” which aspires to compete for titles in the upcoming 2025-26 season, especially in light of the club's upcoming continental and local competitions.”
Olunga may be 31 but he is a prolific striker, who scored 130 goals in four-and-a-half years at Al-Duhail, leading the club to a number of trophies and would be a major hit at Chiefs whose forwards hugely disappointed last season.
