Kaizer Chiefs have made a decision regarding their goalkeeping department as they look to the future. PSLSA understands that the club have offered young shot-stopper Bontle Molefe a four-year contract. However, the 20-year old’s short-term future is still being discussed at Naturena and indications are that the direction Amakhosi take will depend on the decision they make regarding veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, who is also in the final months of his contract.
Molefe’s camp has stressed the importance of their client getting game time, and Siya sources have suggested that the young goalkeeper could be loaned out to another DStv Premiership club should Chiefs retain the services of Khune beyond 30 June.
Khune could still form part of the club’s plans going forward after he recently reiterated the role he plays at the club as one of the senior players. The 91-capped Bafana Bafana shot-stopper says new players at the club are taking time to adapt to the setup at Chiefs and it’s the responsibility of senior players to help them settle and understand the culture of the club.
“I cannot really go deep into details but I think someone said something very important that playing for Kaizer Chiefs comes with a big responsibility,” Khune said at a Soweto derby press conference. “And there’s players coming from smaller clubs and I don’t mean to disrespect any club or any players but whatever happens out there and whatever is required playing for Kaizer Chiefs it’s completely different. So players need time to settle and that’s what the club needs, to make them understand where they are and what is required and what is expected of them,” he added.
