Kaizer Chiefs have made it abundantly clear that star winger Ashley Du Preez is not for sale, dismissing any advances from rivals AmaZulu FC.
The news comes as a blow to Usuthu, who had been linked with a move for the talented forward.
The 26-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting attackers in South African football over the past few seasons. His dribbling skills and blistering pace have made him a key player for his club.
AmaZulu, under the ambitious leadership of owner Sandile Zungu, have been keen to add Du Preez to their ranks as they aim to finish in the top four. However, Kaizer Chiefs have always maintained that Du Preez is an integral part of their plans and is not available for transfer.
WHAT’S KAIZER CHIEFS’ STANCE ON ASHLEY DU PREEZ?
This stance was reiterated by the club when recently approached for the services of the former Stellenbosch FC forward.
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“The club received interest from AmaZulu FC, but they made it clear that Ashley is not for sale. Chiefs are focused on building a strong team for the future, and Ashley is a key part of the plans,” a source said.
The club’s stance will come as a relief to Kaizer Chiefs fans, who value Du Preez highly. The news will also be a disappointment to AmaZulu, who will now need to look elsewhere in their bid to strengthen their squad.
Only time will tell whether AmaZulu will come back with an improved offer for Du Preez. However, for now, it appears that the talented midfielder is set to remain at Kaizer Chiefs for the foreseeable future.