DStv Premiership side AmaZulu is set to tie down Sede Junior Dion to a long-term contract after some good performances from the player this season.
AmaZulu is reportedly planning to offer highly-rated and in-demand striker Sede Dion a new contract to prevent DStv Premiership rivals from signing him.
The Ivorian forward contract with Usuthu expires on June 30, 2024, as he joined the club on a one-and-half-year deal from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Marumo Gallants in December 2022.
It means if they don’t extend his deal, he will be free to sign a pre-contract in January 2024, just six months before the expiry of his contract.
Indications are that the Sandile Zungu-owned club is preparing to offer the striker an extension, which could be an attempt to make sure they don’t lose him for free in June of 2024.
WHY AMAZULU WANT TO TIE DOWN SEDE DION
Sede Dion has attracted the attention of Sekhukhune United, SuperSport United and Stellebosch FC. However, AmaZulu wants to try and retain his services.
Soccer team in talks to extend player’s contract by two years, with an option for an additional year.
Dion bagged a hat-trick as AmaZulu recently progressed to the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows.
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In the current season, Sede Junior Dion has played seven matches across all competitions and scored five goals. AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin did say to be an admirer of the striker.
In the 2022/23 campaign, he has found the back of the net on six occasions in 25 games, and his stellar performances attracted interest from several local teams, including the Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.
Sede Junior Dion represented Botswana giants Jwaneng Galaxy in the past. AmaZulu did placed eighth on the PSL log standings with 15 points after 11 games. The club’s next assignment will be against Stellebosch FC on Saturday, 25 November, at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. Kick-off is 15h30.