Kaizer Chiefs’ best player wanted in Europe amid contract talks

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala is reportedly a wanted man following his impressive 2024/25 Betway Premiership.

The 20-year-old has been arguably Amakhosi‘s best player this season eclipsing Gaston Sirino. With Chiefs preparing to offer him a new deal, reports have imaged that the youngster has impressed another European club.

Two years ago, Shabalala had unsuccessful trials at Belgian club KSV Westerlo but has since become a complete player. At 20, the midfielder is carrying Kaizer Chiefs on his back this season.

According to Soccer Laduma, the young attacker has attracted interest from a different team and with just six months left in his contract, he might leave for free.

“No, it is not the same team. It is a different club altogether but there has been interest from another European club for Mdu (Shabalala),” a source told the publication.

Kaizer Chiefs star Mdu Shabalala wanted in Europe

“The club is aware of that but they are not putting pressure on the player as he is enjoying his game at the moment and they are not entertaining any interest from other clubs, as things stand.

“But they are not sure how long they will hold onto him with the form that he is currently on,” the source added.

Shabalala has scored four goals, and assisted twice in 13 games across all competitions he played this season. Kaizer Chiefs have had a mixed season so far and losing a player of his calibre might take them two steps backwards next season.

Should Chiefs sell or keep Mdu Shabalala next season?

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