Good news for Kaizer Chiefs as PSL DRC delivers ruling on Velebayi
Spurs have been refusing to let Velebayi go simply because he was contracted to them before their relegation to the ABC Motsepe League.
Their relegation meant all the contracted players are free agents as the ABC Motsepe League is an amateur league.
However, Spurs had thought otherwise, and were against the idea of losing their top stars, including Velebayi, for free.
The other two are Luke Baartman and Liam Bern who are expected to join Chiefs and AmaZulu respectively. Asanele Velebayi (left) and Luke Baartman (right) in the colours of Cape Town Spurs before the club's dramatic relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Champion. Images: @capetownspurs/X
Now, according to SABC Sport , the PSL DRC has finally declared Velebayi a free agent, giving the green light to join Chiefs.
What's left is for Spurs to issue the speedy winger his clearance so that he can complete his four-year deal with Amakhosi.
The ruling on the matter involving Baartman and Bern has not yet been delivered, but expectations are that they will also be declared free agents.
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