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Gordinho: Why former Kaizer Chiefs defender joined Bidvest Wits instead of Orlando Pirates

The retired coach lauded Amakhosi before revealing how the former South Africa youth international was close to rejoining Siwelele

New Bidvest Wits defender Lorenzo Gordinho's agent has revealed why the former Kaizer Chiefs player did not join Orlando Pirates last month.

The 25-year-old attracted interest from Wits, Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic after Amakhosi confirmed that they were open to selling him.

Gordinho's agent Mike Makaab praised Chiefs and their coach Ernst Middendorp for their honesty ahead of the recent January transfer window.

"I think Chiefs were honest and that's what I need to say about Chiefs.