Former Ajax Cape Town star Mkhanyiseli Siwahla has warned Cape Town Spurs youngster Luke Baartman to be cautious about taking "wrong advice."
Spurs have taken Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu FC to court over Baartman, Asanele Velebayi, and Liam Bern.
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The three players have reportedly signed contracts with the two Premier Soccer League clubs following Spurs' relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship to the amateur level.
Siwahla blames their agents for the confusion.
"I understand that these boys are excited about big teams wanting them, but it's a mistake I also made," Siwahla tells KickOff.
"First of all, they must be careful of agents, as they only care about you when you are a star. Baartman and Velebayi were very young when they came at Ikamva; they were just 11 years old. Spurs groomed them, so they need to show respect and follow the proper procedures.
"Agents must start respecting teams that develop these players. If you are a true agent, you will acknowledge that.
"Agents should involve team owners in every decision they make about players because it is the team owners who have helped groom these athletes.
"The misunderstanding here has been caused by agents. It's all about communication. Kaizer Chiefs will never contact you directly to express interest; it's always the agents who act as intermediaries.
"When this happens, the team may perceive it as disrespect from the players, and they will be hesitant to support the players' moves.
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"Understandably, teams feel this way because you cannot disrespect those who helped you become the star you are today.
"The only thing that needs to improve is communication between the agent and the selling team."
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