With the January transfer window approaching, Chippa United will be fighting tooth and nail to keep their captain and goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali.
As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, is interested in the Nigerian-born goalkeeper. According to sources, the Belgian club has made an offer to the Gqeberha-based side.
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Insiders revealed to Soccer Laduma that the main issue is the transfer fee, as Chippa United's asking price is significantly higher than what the Belgian side is willing to pay for the 28-year-old.
"The Belgian club has made an offer. Now, money will decide his move. You know, Chippa United has valued him at R40 million, and currently, we are unsure what Royale Union has offered. They desperately need a goalkeeper ahead of January. They were not performing well in the league when they expressed their desire to sign him as soon as possible, but it all depends on whether Royale Union's offer meets Chippa's demands. The offer is there, and they really need him," a source revealed to the Siya crew.
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With Kaizer Chiefs having signed Fiacre Ntwari, and Orlando Pirates no longer interested in his services, Nwabali's only potential move is to Europe, a source close to the dealings revealed.
"This is the only chance for him to move. Chiefs aren't signing him; neither are Pirates. This leaves him with the opportunity to move to Europe. Royale Union has reportedly tabled an offer. It's now up to Chippa United to agree on the offer or negotiate terms. But a local move seems highly unlikely at the moment," the source observed.
The 27-year-old played 26 games for the club last season, and this season, he has featured in all seven Premiership League games. He was also made captain at the start of the season.
Soccer Laduma contacted Chippa United Executive Director Lukanyo Mzizi for comment, but there was no response at the time of publishing.
