Kaizer Chiefs, the South African football club, stands to
reap substantial financial rewards from the potential transfer of their former
player, Siyabonga Ngezana. Reports indicate that Ngezana's current club, FCSB,
is considering an offer from an undisclosed French side, which could result in
a lucrative deal.
The unnamed French club has tabled an offer of €3 million,
roughly equivalent to R61 million, for Ngezana's services. However, FCSB is
holding out for a higher sum, seeking no less than €6 million (approximately
R123 million) for the talented defender.
Crucially, Kaizer Chiefs negotiated a 10 percent sell-on
clause when they parted ways with Ngezana, ensuring a percentage of any future
transfer fee abroad would return to the club. If FCSB accepts the R61 million
offer, Chiefs stand to gain around R6.1 million from the transaction. Yet, if
the French club acquiesces to FCSB's valuation, the windfall for Chiefs could
soar to over R12 million.
Gigi Becali, the owner of FCSB, has publicly stated his
willingness to allow players to pursue better opportunities, hinting at a
potential green light for Ngezana's departure if the right offer materializes.
The situation underscores the significant financial
implications of player transfers for football clubs, with Kaizer Chiefs poised
to benefit substantially from their astute negotiation of a sell-on clause.
Source: TheSouthAfrican
