May Mahlangu is not planning on retiring just yet, but he already knows the type of role he can play in football once he calls time on his playing career.
The 35-year-old still wants to play for two or three more seasons and is hoping to make a return to Europe for one last dance abroad, though the Siya crew understands that there is interest from KZN outfit AmaZulu too.
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Mahlangu has been keeping himself fit at Stars of Africa, the academy which gave him an opportunity to move abroad when he was a teenager. Together with renowned development coach Farouk Khan, Mahlangu has been inspiring the young boys at the academy and he feels that he can play a big role in opening doors for more South Africans.
With his connections in Europe, Mahlangu plans on being a link for youngsters to go abroad and live their dreams.
"After football, I have a home. This (Stars of Africa) is my home. Even if I come coach these boys or help them get scouted in Europe. I have connections. I know people and if these boys are doing well, I can speak to Farouk (Khan) and say 'coach, maybe this boy can go abroad'. So, I will be that link," the Secunda-born player told the Siya crew.
"But I just want to remain in football. I need to give back with all the knowledge that I have. I am not a coach and I have not applied to be a coach. I am not an agent, but I can help with the little knowledge that I have for these boys to go to Europe."
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Mahlangu, who has played in Europe for his entire professional career, was last on the books of FC Aksu in Kazakhstan in 2022. He believes he has what it takes to play in Europe until he officially brings an end to what has been a great career. The player is eyeing a move to Turkey. The Siya crew understands that a club in Istanbul has shown interest in the former Bafana Bafana star.
"There is hope for me to get something abroad. I have not retired yet. I am hoping to get a two-year contract."
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