TS Galaxy captain Given Msimango has admitted that the Kaizer Chiefs transfer links got him 'excited' while revealing why the deal didn't transpire.
Before penning a one-year extension deal with Galaxy, Msimango said he is ready to take his career to the next level, which can be perceived as a come-and-get-me plea to Chiefs, who were heavily linked with the defender at the time.
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As reported by the Siya crew, Soweto giants were said to be one of the clubs monitoring the situation of Msimango, who has a contract with Galaxy, set to expire in June 2025, according to club chairman Tim Sukazi.
The 25-year-old has insinuated that Chiefs didn't do what was necessary to ensure the transfer becomes a success as Galaxy stated they will not stand in his way.
"To be honest when the rumour started, obviously, a big club like that requiring your service even though it was a rumour, it gets you excited. It gets you in a mental space whereby you feel you done very well and you excited, you are recognised for the work you have done," Msimango said via the club's media department.
"When I heard of the rumours, I contacted the right people, the chairman, my agent, to find out how true it was.
"There was some truth in it, but no further steps were taken to make it possible; hence I was okay. I was like, 'I'm in a professional environment, I'm contracted to TS Galaxy', regardless of my ambitions as a footballer I need to honour the contract that I have."
"When I spoke to the chairman, he made his intention clear to have me on the team and showed me that I am a valuable member of the team. That is very important for performance. You are wanted and treated in a way that reflects how important you are in the team. You are going to perform, the chairman and the coaches showed their faith in me, so I did not hesitate to stay," concluded Msimango.
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