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Siphiwe Tshabalala and Itumeleng Khune's transfers to Crystal Palace jeopardised by Kaizer Chiefs

Don't sign, Shabba!

Posted: 2012-01-24 15:20

Why did Itumeleng Khune sign a three-year contract extension at Kaizer Chiefs? And why are Amakhosi saying Siphiwe Tshabalala will do the same?

Both players are linked to Crystal Palace; 'Shabba' has completed a stint there already, while Khune is supposed to be going over in February.

Despite Palace boss Dougie Freedman saying Tshabalala "did well", neither deal is a sure thing. In fact, Freedman has been hinting strongly that Palace will only be considering Tshabalala's move "in the summer" – in other words when his Chiefs contract expires.

But then Chiefs announced on their website that Shabba would sign an extension on Monday, January 23. Bobby Motaung told the Sowetan: "I'm confident Shabba will sign tomorrow (January 23) to put this matter to rest so that we can all focus on preparations for the start of the second round of the League."

Shabba's agent Jazzman Mahlakgane has reacted angrily to that statement, saying it could jeopardise the transfer. Freedman, meanwhile, says he will not consider the deal at all until after Palace's vital Carling Cup semi-final tonight.

UPDATE: Chiefs general manager Bobby Motaung has announced that because the "deadline" was not met, Chiefs have communicated with Mahlakgane that the "deal is off the table". Tshabalala has requested "three days to think about his future", which the club has granted.

But here's the thing: If Chiefs were serious about letting Shabba fulfil his overseas dream, they would not persuade him to sign a contract extension.

Ditto Khune – although his fate is already sealed, it seems.

Transfers for Dummies:

When a club buys a player who is still under contract to another club, they pay a transfer fee. Most of that money usually goes to the club that the player was contracted to, although a percentage may go to the player as well.

For example, recently Tottenham Hotspur took up the option to extend Roman Pavlyuchenko's contract until 2013. The 30-year-old has battled to secure a starting place, and his contract was set to expire in June, but by extending his contract Spurs will be able to ask for a higher transfer fee for him if he does move.

This move only works if the player in question is in high demand.

Pavlyuchenko has made 13 appearances for Spurs this season, scoring four goals, but Sunderland and Newcastle United are showing some strong interest. He also qualifies for British citizenship next year, making him more valuable.

Khune is due to go on trial at Crystal Palace at the beginning of February – and Mahlakgane insists the invitation is "in black and white" – but by signing a contract extension, he has made himself a less attractive prospect.

The longer the contract, the higher the transfer fee a club can ask for – and Khune has signed on for three more years.

On January 6, Palace manager Dougie Freedman told KickOff.com: "The goalkeeper [Khune] is on the radar but he won't be coming over. We have got Julian Speroni and Lewis Price so there's no room for a goalkeeper just yet, but we are monitoring his situation."

That same day, Palace third-choice keeper Wes Foderingham loan deal to Swindon was made permanent, leaving The Eagles with just two keepers, although 17-year-old academy graduate Ross Fitzsimons is also in the first team squad.

If Khune does join Palace, he will be second or third choice. He is unlikely to depose Speroni easily; the Argentine has made 220 appearances for Palace, was the first to win Palace's Player of the Year award three times in a row (from 2008-10, and has a contract running for two and a half more years.

In short, Khune is not in "high demand" in England.

Tshabalala may have slightly higher currency, partly because of this, but Freedman has made it clear he wants to wait for him to be a free agent.

Other bad news is that Freedman told KickOff.com he top priority is to keep hold of the players he has:

"After Tuesday's game I've got a week left in the transfer window to try and keep my players, which is the first thing. If one or two go then maybe [Tshabalala's transfer] might come back up."

Freedman has since told Sky: "There has not been one single approach for one of my players so, so far so good."

Don't sign that extension, Shabba.

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KING?: 2012-01-24 15:24

Its clear, they never wanted this average Nyawana and they dont want Khune.

The only way to have them is as free agents but to warm the bench.

eish Shabba please renew with Chiefs before Bobby think otherwise and u find yourself clubless. You are overrated and its not your fault.

Makaykay: 2012-01-24 15:31

Jennifer without the headline and the last sentence your article sound like you arguing for Shabba to stay.You qouted Dougie saying his first priority is to keep his and if some leave then its then he can look at other options,which means Shabba's future with Palace is uncertain.I think if Palace really wanted Shabba they would have maked him an offer.What if Chiefs pull out and Palace offer doesn't meet Shabba's expectation?
I think Shabba must sign or look at other clubs overseas if he's desperate for an overseas move.

FISTOS: 2012-01-24 15:35

what is this now?

Doskie14: 2012-01-24 15:49

why is Shabba so desperate to move to Europe?

Nndivheni: 2012-01-24 15:59

>The players agent,Jazzman Mahlakgane has clearly indicated that he fought for the players contracts to include a provision for players to be allowed to go overseas for nothing or pre-determined fee.
>If Shabba does not make a decision now and end up leaving on the last day of the window, how do Chiefs replace him on the last day?

SisterP: 2012-01-24 16:17

Shaba is going to sundowns for free. They sold Cale to SSu and there is no left footed player left, except full backs. i think this is the obvious choice for Shaba, he is not getting any younger and Fish and chips business is not doing well either, so Sundowns is the obvious overseas move.

mno: 2012-01-24 16:17

he he he, what are the Zebras saying now?I just want to read their comments.ha ha ha

Tebzana : 2012-01-24 16:31

Mehlolo,who's this Jeniffer now n what makes her think she's qualfd to giv kak advice to Shabba. Things lyk dis happen in diski ousi,what advice wil u giv Shabba if he doesnt sign with Chiefs now n break his leg in May,wil u pay his medicals from June onwards.O ska tlo nahana ka kuku mo,go advice netball playaz damnit.Wondr why Bobby's lifted the media blkout nw.

Dr_Prof_(Soccer Analyst_Anti-KickOff and Soccer Laduma): 2012-01-24 16:35

It is really dissapointing to hear that Shabba failed to honour his promise and thus applaud Bobby for putting the deal off thereof. This contractual indecisiveness by his manager who has a rich history in failing to secure overseas deals for his players other than taking them to Mamelodi Sundowns.

I feel that this incompetent manager disrespected KC and thus feels that KC should let Shabba to go right now ‘free’ to his Crystal Palace. This is the same way Gaxa disrespected Sundowns. Before Shabba, Chiefs had best players, the legendary Doctor Khumalo who has never given Kaizer Chiefs a problem like Shabba wants.

I have a serious problem with this Crystal Palace, if they are serious about acquiring Shabba’s service, why are they hesitating to sign him? They are also taking our team for granted, why do they want to sign him free? Shabba sells himself cheaper and should his stint at palace work terribly bad, I don’t think they will ever be a team that will sign him. He can do whatever he wants but not to DISRESPECT my most beloved team

dodo : 2012-01-24 16:40

U are spot on JM. Shabba is not wanted by CP or in short he dd nt impress. Otherwise CP will have made him sign a precontract just so tht he runs the remainder of his contract and thy get him free. If at all they want him, thy will not risk getting hm for a higher price

Tebzana : 2012-01-24 16:53

Jazzman is getting impatient ka his 1st euro pay day.If Palace want Shabba they shud pay,they paid for KG n evr1 else the regard highly mos.Unles he sign a pre-contract wit CP dez no guarantees that theyl sign him come Jun. N bsyds the financial diff is not that huge anyway btwn the 2 clubs.

Dooba OPC: 2012-01-24 17:10

Mr editor you just made a noise, for what reason i dont know. Please try to make sense- I still want to know if KO editor have a boss, because you guys seem to be doing what you like, and what you like is hardly informative, let alone making sense! We want critical and skeptic pieces of writing, creative and exciting, not copy and paste. Yes Mr. editor, you might not have copied the grammar, but you have copied the ideas as they are not authentic or new- and you should be charged for plegiarism!

Sweyts : 2012-01-24 17:36

Do'nt sign!.......with your left hand, use the right and claim foggery! lol. Yoh Chips are a mess struu!

Mjereza : 2012-01-24 17:37

4 me this is the most stupid advise I've ever heard from an editor. Firstly we have a much beta competetive league dan dat stupid 2nd division or 3rd division which ever u call it. 2nd the editor is insinuating dat SA players are good 4 nothing en obviously Crystal palace manager think so 2. Dey only want players wen dey r free. 3rd if de team is so desperate 2 sign Shabba why not sing a pre-contract. Dats clear dey don't need him. I hope players in future can look afta their future cos some of dis managers are lookingg 2 enrich their pockets and not secure wats beta 4 the players

People_Lie: 2012-01-24 19:05

This overseas madness is starting to annoy me we should be in the AFCON finals marketing ourselves not this back door movements. Exactly who said we don't produce players john moeti thabo mgomeni mark williams itumeleng khune doctor khumalo david nyathi bashin very good internationally but local now agents are taking people to israel that first division can mention more I won't Itu is right as a keeper you only fighting for 1 position if there is a favourite bench is your only option in fact Itu will be signed 1 of the best keepers in Africa if he can continue working

mahlatserr: 2012-01-24 22:11

Transfer for dummies? It would seem a dummy is you who wrote the article, you ae so shallow when it comes to contractual matters and don't take your journalism career serious or else you would have contacted someone with the legal background to advice you.

If Crystal Palace wanted to sign Shabba they would have made him an offer, and made him to sign a pre-contract alas Mabhudi Khanyeza
Or he could sign a contract with Chiefs and put a clause that says should an opportunity to play overseas come he will be released without the club being compensated

You have no basis in saying Shabba should not sign, it does him no good, if Chiefs pull off their offer where will he play locally? He isn't particularly a super gifted player, playing for Chiefs makes him look better than he is.

We expect better journalism from you, put some thoughts before you write an article of this sort.

Ntuthuko : 2012-01-24 23:07

I agree with the Jennifer, these SA managers are only destroying our players shabba don't sign, if your move to Europe doesn't materalize there lots of teams that can sign you at the end of the season, even local teams

sabza2 : 2012-01-25 02:41

Shabba just sign coz u r not so cheap & u know it sani!

Kgadima: 2012-01-25 08:37

What kind of arrogance is this.Is this the latest form of neo-colonialism? How can this Dougie Freeman guy expect Chiefs to provide him with a player under contract for 10 days and then expect to get him for free?
I feel for Shabba cause he wants to play in Europe,which is understandable,I can understand that Jazzman will make more money for himself if Shabba goes for free and I believe Chiefs acted correctly by withdrawing their offer when Shabba refused to sign, what gulls me is the arrogance of the Dougie guy.

Halejoetsoe: 2012-01-25 08:37

SHABBA has got brains and he is not fake like whoever wrote this stupid article. He will sign a contract with his club this week if he doesn't get anything conclusive from the Palace's Freedman. He knows his priorities well, he has a contract with Chiefs untill June. Thus an obligation and if he was to agree with this "fake-expert" not renew with Chiefs, then Cheifs decide not to play him untill june, do you really think Palace and Freedman would take him.
No!
So take it from me TSHABALALA will renew with Chiefs.

Donald Duck: 2012-01-25 09:05

Whoever wrote dis coloumn needs a pay cut cause this is just crap. What if Shabba breaks his leg during the last 6months of his contract and is out 4 2yrs?? will palace sign hime then? will chiefs or any other local club give hime another contract in dat condition? If palace fire de coach and another one takes over will he sign shabba? U have ur pension and future secured hence ur writing senseless articles but u want shabba 2risk his future 4de next 6months. what is wrong with u???

Moreri: 2012-01-25 09:39

Bra BoBBY PLEASE Mfethu stop u mona maan! give SHABBA WHAT HE WANTS, he will still come back to chiefs cause that is his home and he already fulfilled his dream for playing for his dream team boss, jealous down

seetanem: 2012-01-25 10:54

yes chiefs must let shabba go, and they must put him on the bench till his contract expired then he can go free as he and his agent wish, there are so may young stars waiting to play the same position as shabba out there.

Marlon: 2012-01-25 11:02

There is another question that this article does not touvh on. Why is Crystal Palace the only overseas option? If this is Shabba dream and he has only 6 months left on his contract, why is Palaces answer the only answer in town? Dikgacoi involement in Crystal Palace lead to Shabba getting a tryout, so what has Jazzman done all this time? As a free agent Shabba could walk into most Belgium or Scottish teams, but his Agent has merely sat on his hands, collected fees, and let Shabba friend arrange an overseas team. This is disgusting and our players are stupid not to question what they are paying Jazzman for?

Marlon: 2012-01-25 11:06

The answer is clear, earn R200 000 a month a Chiefs or R300 000 a week in Europe. Jazzman is the worst agent on the African Continent

Summerrain!: 2012-01-25 11:12

Hhayi ayikho lenkukhu mawachithwe lamanzi ses'yobona ngokuzayo if any team we'll be prepared to overspend on Shaba.

Hardluck shaba you'l stil remain here e Mzansi for sure, cause Bobbie's lies shown how much he doesn't give blessings to your move over the oceans!

Madluphuthu: 2012-01-25 13:38

I think to advise Shabba not sign with Chiefs is not wise. Obviuosly chiefs have now improved the offer because Crystal Palce is also bidding for the player, but what if he doesn't sign and come end of season Crystal Palace doesn't sign him as well? Chiefs are not going to give him the kind of offer that's on the table now. Surely if Crystal Palace is really interested in the player and they are going to use him they should buy him out of his contract. We are tired of these overseas teams getting our players for free and destroy them by not fielding them regularly as they spent nothing for them.