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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can 'significant' Ndaba sale be template for Killie?
Stuart Kettlewell aims to develop a "conveyor belt" of talent at Kilmarnock after Corrie Ndaba's departure to Serie A side Lecce for a "significant" fee. The 25-year-old left-back signed a three-year deal at Rugby Park last summer after impressing on loan but manager Kettlewell says the plan for Ndaba was always to move on. "We definitely have to look to bring in another one or two just to gain that balance to our squad," he told Sky Sports. "With regards to Corrie, I only worked with him for a short period of time but he's a lad I really like as a person first and foremost and a really talented player. A big part of why you come here is you know we are a selling club. There's no hiding from that. "We always want to get the best value for players but it's been a huge part of my remit in my previous two clubs as a manager and it'll be a part of what we want to do here. "We want to develop players, ideally our own, but you know in somebody like Ndaba there's been a plan there that he comes here, he does well and the potential of that sell on and what people need to realise is that sale was significant. "The number and the price towards the football club is significant. I've never been a doom and gloom guy with those types of scenarios. Of course you want to work with the best players but we need to try and create that conveyor belt. "If we lose any players for significant value for the football club then we have to ensure that we try and replace them and we try and go through that process again and again and again and there's been a lot of positives in terms of players showing up well so far for us. We look to continue now."
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Can 'significant' Ndaba sale be template for Killie?
Stuart Kettlewell aims to develop a "conveyor belt" of talent at Kilmarnock after Corrie Ndaba's departure to Serie A side Lecce for a "significant" 25-year-old left-back signed a three-year deal at Rugby Park last summer after impressing on loan but manager Kettlewell says the plan for Ndaba was always to move on."We definitely have to look to bring in another one or two just to gain that balance to our squad," he told Sky Sports."With regards to Corrie, I only worked with him for a short period of time but he's a lad I really like as a person first and foremost and a really talented player. A big part of why you come here is you know we are a selling club. There's no hiding from that."We always want to get the best value for players but it's been a huge part of my remit in my previous two clubs as a manager and it'll be a part of what we want to do here."We want to develop players, ideally our own, but you know in somebody like Ndaba there's been a plan there that he comes here, he does well and the potential of that sell on and what people need to realise is that sale was significant."The number and the price towards the football club is significant. I've never been a doom and gloom guy with those types of scenarios. Of course you want to work with the best players but we need to try and create that conveyor belt."If we lose any players for significant value for the football club then we have to ensure that we try and replace them and we try and go through that process again and again and again and there's been a lot of positives in terms of players showing up well so far for us. We look to continue now."
IOL News
9 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Bafana Bafana eligible player signs with Italian Serie A team
The 25-year-old, born in Ireland to a South African father and Irish mother, joins Lecce on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. His former club, Kilmarnock FC from the Scottish Premiership, confirmed the transfer, thanking Ndaba for his service and wishing him well in the next chapter of his career. Defender Corrie Ndaba, who qualifies to represent Bafana Bafana through his South African father, has completed a move to Italian Serie A club US Lecce. Ndaba is a versatile defender who can play both as a centre-back and left-back. He initially joined Kilmarnock on loan from English side Ipswich Town in the summer of 2023 and quickly impressed in the Scottish Premiership with his composure, athleticism, and leadership at the back. His strong performances earned him a permanent deal in July 2024. Over his time at Rugby Park, he made more than 70 appearances and became a fan favourite for his consistency, professionalism, and commitment. Kilmarnock praised his impact both on and off the pitch, highlighting his strong presence in defence. Ndaba has previously represented the Republic of Ireland at under-18 and under-21 level but is yet to make a senior international appearance. With his eligibility for South Africa still open, the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos may need to act quickly to persuade the talented defender to commit to the national team before Ireland makes their move. His transfer to Serie A marks a significant step in his career and adds to the growing list of players with South African roots making waves in top European leagues. IOL
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Corrie Ndaba seals shock Serie A move to Lecce as Irish left-back swaps Kilmarnock for Italy
CORRIE NDABA has completed his move to Lecce. The Dubliner has joined the Advertisement 2 Dubliner Corrie Ndaba posese with a Lecce scarf after arriving in Bressanone prior to joining the Serie A outfit Credit: LEECE 2 The former Cherry Orchard star completed a three-year switch to the Italian side The left-back spent eight years on the books of But, after six previous loan stints, the 25-year-old really kicked on when he teamed up with Killie for the 2023-24 campaign. That prompted a permanent move to Rugby Park on a three-year deal last summer with his performances earning him a shock switch to Italy. He becomes the second Irish player in a week to seal a move to Serie A following Advertisement read more on football While Senan Mullen made his first-team debut for Torino at the weekend. Whilst the Brighton striker is already an established Ireland star, former Palmerstown United and Cherry Orchard schoolboy Ndaba has been capped just once by his country. That was at under-18 level in a friendly against Germany in November 2016, with Dara O'Shea the only current senior international featuring in the game, although Mark Travers was an unused substitute. But if Ndaba can force himself into the first-team at Lecce he will surely enter the reckoning for a call-up from Heimir Hallgrímsson who has limited options in that position beyond 33-year-old Robbie Brady. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog Former Dundalk defender Mullen, 20, featured in Torino's friendly against Cremonese having previously been an unused substitute for a league match against AC Milan in February. Marcus Rashford back together with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi two years after they split as childhood sweetheart joins him in Barcelona Ex-Shamrock Rovers forward Naj Razi and Liam Kerrigan are both on the books of Como, with the ex-UCD and Sligo Rovers midfielder spending last season on loan with Beveren. And James Abankwah remains on the books of Udinese, although he will spend this season on loan at sister club Watford after a successful stint at Vicarage Road earlier this year.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Serie A side confirms signing of Irish defender as Kilmarnock fans react
Corrie Ndaba has completed his move to Serie A side Lecce on a three-year deal, with the option of two more, the Italian club confirmed on Monday. Ndaba's move from Kilmarnock was finalised after the Dubliner flew into Italy at the weekend to undergo a medical. The 25-year-old only joined Kilmarnock last summer from Ipswich Town on a three-year contract, having spent the previous season on-loan at Rugby Park. A former Cherry Orchard prospect, he played twice for the Tractor Boys in the League Cup, while he also gained first-team experience on loan at Hemel Hempstead Town, Chelmsford City, Ayr United, Salford City, Burton Albion and Fleetwood Town. His form at Kilmarnock, where he played 66 games across his two seasons there, brought him to the attention of the Italian side. And they confirmed on social media on Monday: 'U.S. Lecce announces that it has acquired, on a permanent basis, the rights to the sporting services of the footballer Corrie Ndaba from Kilmarnock FC. 'The Irish defensive winger, born in 1999, has signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional two years.' The club last weekend posted a picture of Ndaba with a club scarf, along with confirmation of his arrival for a medical. Ndaba reacted to the move, posting on social media: 'New chapter, delighted to sign for this club, Forza Lecce.' Fans of Kilmarnock reacted to the move by wishing the Irishman all the best. One posted: 'Look after him! Cracking player. Good luck Corrie and thanks for everything.' Another wrote: 'Best of Luck Corrie, Lecce have got themselves a top player' Other posters also wished the former Ireland underage international well, underlining his popularity among fans of his former club. 'Good luck corrie go smash it' 'Good luck, Corrie. You were an integral part of the team last season.' 'Hope to see you back at Killie some day' 'Best of luck Corrie, hope it all goes well for you! ktid' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
