Following his shock move to Libya's Al Ittihad from Kaizer Chiefs, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe's transfer fee has been revealed to the Siya Crew.
In a move that has taken many by surprise, Chiefs defender and Botswana national team captain Ditlhokwe sealed a transfer to Libya's Al Ittihad Club.
Chiefs officially confirmed the news through a statement published on their website, revealing that the Botswana international has penned a deal with Al Ittihad Club.
Now, Siya sources close to the deal have now disclosed that the transfer fee for Ditlhokwe stands at a notable $850,000 (±R15 million). This sum sees the talented central defender making the move to the North African side in what could be a fresh chapter in his career.
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Ditlhokwe is expected to travel to the Libyan capital, Tripoli, this week to meet his new teammates and Spanish head coach Juan Carlos Garrido. It will be a new environment for the player, and fans are eager to see how he adjusts to the Libyan Pro League.
The timing of Ditlhokwe's transfer, however, has raised a few eyebrows.
After a shaky start to the season and a period of uncertainty regarding his place in the team, the defender had recently managed to work his way into coach Nasreddine Nabi's starting line-up.
His departure now comes at a strange juncture, as he appeared to be solidifying his role at Chiefs. Despite his growing influence in the team, Ditlhokwe has opted for a fresh challenge abroad, and Kaizer Chiefs will now need to adjust their defensive strategy without his services.
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