Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates release over R20 million worth of midfielders
Kaizer Chiefs have released EIGHT players. Whilst, Orlando Pirates have offloaded 14 players.
However, neither Amakhosi nor the Bucs are done with their squad cuts yet. Pirates are set to cut ties R13 million attacker and midfielder.
Karim Kimvuidi was one of 34 players named in Orlando Pirates squad for the 2025/26 season.
However, he made his shock debut for FC Ashdod during their 2-0 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Saudi Cup.
Meaning, the midfielder and attacker is heading out of Mayfair. He is valued at over R13 million, according to the latest player market values on Transfermarkt .
Chiefs midfielder, Edson Castillo is not in Nasreddine Nabi's plans for the season.
Furthermore, Amakhosi management wants to free up more foreign space.
'The next Chiefs player facing a likely exit is goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari. Management is set to decide whether to loan him out or release him. It is the former (a loan move) that is currently being touted for the Amakhosi goalkeeper,' according to KickOff .
Castillo is valued at over R7 million, according to Transfermarkt .
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