Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly looking to part ways with experienced midfielder Edson Castillo.
The 31-year-old Venezuelan international joined Amakhosi in 2023, where he scored five goals in his first season. He immediately became a fan favourite, and many saw him as a perfect box-to-box midfielder.
His 2024/25 season was cut short following a broken fibula injury, which limited him to just seven games all season. According to iDiski Times, Kaizer Chiefs could part ways with Castillo despite the South American signing a one-year deal earlier this year.
“He signed a new one-year deal with an option to extend back in February and returned to the field towards the latter stages of the season but there are mixed reviews within the technical team over the future of the player,” the publication reported.
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“This has led to his representatives seeking options in the off-season, should the player not be secured with regular first team minutes in the upcoming campaign.
“It’s been said head coach Nasreddine Nabi could be open to his potential exit, allowing the club to be more flexible in the market as they look to lure new foreign recruits to bolster the squad for the upcoming season,” iDiski Times wrote.
Kaizer Chiefs have already parted ways with four players in the past week. Castillo’s potential exit comes as a surprise given how the player was well received by fans.
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