As the dust settles on the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season, the transfer market is already showing signs of activity with players changing colours ahead of the new campaign.
One midfielder appears to be heading for the exit door at Kaizer Chiefs, with his contract set to expire at the end of June and renewal talks reportedly off the table.
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Insiders close to Sekhukhune United have indicated that Babina Noko are apparently monitoring the situation of George Matlou from Amakhosi.
"At the moment the club is looking at different players who the technical team has identified for next season and George Matlou is believed to be one of them. They are monitoring the situation at Kaizer Chiefs first as they have apparently heard that he will be released and if it's like that then he will be a free agent as the talks will be between the player and his representatives and Sekhukhune United. So that is what they are apparently monitoring before they can take the next step," the source revealed to Soccer Laduma.
Meanwhile, a second insider discussed how Matlou's time at Chiefs has most probably come to an end.
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"From the way things are, he won't be playing for Chiefs next season. Apparently they are just waiting for the contract to officially come to an end on June 30 then he will be free to join a team of his choice. Actually at the moment he is as good as a free agent except for the remaining few weeks on his contract. So if Sekhukhune United sign him then he will be a free agent," the second source told the Siya crew.
Soccer Laduma contacted Sekhukhune United for comment but there was no response at the time of publishing this story.
With Matlou's time at Naturena seemingly coming to an end, his next move could be crucial for his career trajectory. Sekhukhune United's interest suggests they see value in the midfielder despite his limited playing time at Chiefs. The coming weeks will likely reveal whether Babina Noko make a formal approach or if other suitors emerge for the soon-to-be free agent.
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