South African striker Kermit Erasmus has found himself a new team in Swedish side AFC Eskilstuna.
The former Orlando Pirates attacker battled for regular game time at his previous club Stade Rennais, which led to the striker's contract with the Ligue 1 club being terminated last month.
Supporters Club members have reacted to the news of Erasmus' latest move, with some questioning South African players' struggle to adapt to European leagues in recent years.
"What a waste! Players going to Europe just to be second best, we have our players that are playing in Europe but nobody knows about them and we have our stars in the PSL that are well-known worldwide, the likes of Shabba, Teko, Khune, the late Senzo, etc. Sometimes it's not always right to go overseas and come back home empty-handed, no collective or individual trophies, just you and fancy cars." – Pirates_999
"Eish, mara, why do our players (Mzansi) do this to themselves? You go to Europe at the age of 27, play for their ABC Motsepe for two years. By the time LaLiga, EPL and Bundesliga, to name a few, spot your talent you are already 29-30. Then what do you think will happen next? Eish, I wish such players used their brains and think realistically. If you are more than 25 and want to go to Europe to play for the ABC Motsepe or Mvela that side, know that you are wasting your time. How old is Mo Salah, Pogba, Kane, Martial, Jesus, Lukaku, to name a few? And they are already at their peak." – dark.city
"Surely his confidence had taken a big knock. He is playing at a level lower than the PSL. Maybe the monetary value was an overriding factor in his decision. Another example and proof that being a good domestic player does not translate to being a player good enough for Europe's first tier (La Liga, EPL, Serie A and Bundesliga) and second tier (Ligue 1, Primera Liga, Eredividie, etc) leagues. Percy Tau's star quality is contested until he challenges himself at a higher level." – jerseynumber8
Do you think Erasmus should have opted for a move back home?
