Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed the departure of Kamohelo Mahlatsi, with the club’s Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung, wishing the midfielder well in his future endeavours.
On Monday, the Soweto giants released a statement confirming the development. “Kamohelo Mahlatsi has left Kaizer Chiefs after the midfielder’s contract was terminated by mutual consent. He is now a free agent.”
Mahlatsi is the ninth player to leave Amakhosi in the current transfer window period. The club continues to build a squad that will challenge for trophies and end the eight-year trophy drought.
The list of players to have been shown the exit door at Chiefs stretched to nine. They include Cole Alexander, Caleb Bimenyimana, Khama Billiat, Erick Mathoho, Phathutshedzo Nange, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Thabani Dube and Siyabonga Ngezana.
Chiefs replaced the players mentioned above with eight signings. Mduduzi Mdantsane, Ranga Chivaviro, Tebogo Potsane, Edson Castillo, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Pule Mmodi, Given Msimango and Jasond González joined Chiefs.
Kaizer jr said the club decided to release Mahlatsi as the 25-year-old was not part of coach Molefi Ntseki’s plans.
KAIZER JR REACTS TO MAHLATSI’S DEPARTURE AT CHIEFS
“Kamohelo has given his best at all times while a Chiefs player,” said Kaizer Jr.
“Following consultation with his representatives, we decided to release him. [This is] with a view to him finding more regular game time somewhere else.
“We appreciate his efforts. And we wish him all the best for the future,” added the Amakhosi Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.
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Mahlatsi had penned a deal with Chiefs from Soweto rivals Moroka Swallows in 2022. However, he struggled to force his way into the starting line-up in his first season under then-head coach Arthur Zwane.
His progress at Naturena was also hampered by injuries, making it difficult to feature regularity. And in the new season, Mahlatsi was yet to play for Chiefs under Ntseki.
The ex-South Africa junior international only managed to make seven appearances in Chiefs colours.