Kaizer Chiefs‘ marketing director, Jessica Motaung, has dismissed claims that the club is unwilling to invest in players.
In recent years, Amakhosi has often refrained from making significant expenditures and has, at times, signed free agents.
The club has been linked to players like Percy Tau and Sipho Mbule, who have both previously left their respective clubs. During the launch of the Toyota Cup, Motaung emphasised that the club is prepared to spend money on acquiring players.
Motaung on how Chiefs spend money
“Chiefs pay a lot of money, sir. So, I’m actually quite surprised, so I think it is absolute nonsense. If I look at our budgets and I look at the investments we are making into players and the transfer space,” she said.
Motaung hinted that some clubs were unfair in terms of pricing their players, making it difficult for Chiefs and other big teams.
“I also think the South African market needs to evaluate itself. Are the negotiations fair? Are the prices people are asking for players fair? We have to look at our industry but we have certainly made sure and you can see from our investments in the last season. Not only in the players but in the technical team,” she said.
Amakhosi are yet to announce any signings; however, they have already parted ways with five players. Next month, the team will travel to the Netherlands, where they will have their pre-season camp.
Motaung confirmed that Chiefs will announce new players in the coming weeks.
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