SuperSport United chief executive Stan Matthews reveals Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana was offered to the Tshwane giants by his agent Thulani Thuswa.
The Brazilians midfielder took long to reach an agreement over a new contract with the reigning Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions, but eventually agreed to a four-year deal at Chloorkop last month.
Due to prolonged negotiations with Sundowns, reports surfaced that the 34-year-old was on his way out of the cub and was heavily linked with a return to Matsatsantsa.
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“His agent (Thulani Thuswa) contacted us and told us that he would be coming free,” Matthews told IOL.