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Al Ahly boss Marcel Koller rules out Percy Tau exit amidst Pitso Mosimane's Esteghlal and Kaizer Chiefs links ahead of CR Belouizdad Caf Champions League encounter - 'He is part of our future plans'

The Bafana Bafana vice-captain has encountered difficulties at the Red Devils recently, as the coach seems to no longer require his services.

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  • Koller addresses Tau's situation at Al Ahly
  • The Bafana star is reportedly considering leaving the club
  • He has been linked with Chiefs and Esteghlal
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Marcel Koller has dismissed any chance of Percy Tau departing Al Ahly amidst rumours suggesting that Premier Soccer League heavyweights Kaizer Chiefs and Pitso Mosimane's Esteghlal are interested in the Bafana Bafana star.

    The 30-year-old winger's future with the Red Devils remains uncertain, as he has reportedly requested to be released following an alleged fallout with Koller.

    Ahead of Ahly’s much-anticipated Caf Champions League match against Algerian outfit CR Belouizdad, Koller has affirmed that Tau is still an integral part of the club’s plans.

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    WHAT KOLLER SAID

    "Chabab Belouizdad created many problems for us in the first half of the first leg, and things will be different tomorrow, especially since they will be playing on their home ground and among their fans," Koller said per Soccer Laduma.

    "Belouizdad is a good team and plays good football, and this was evident in its previous matches despite losing to us and to South African Orlando Pirates.

    "South African Percy Tau is with us and is part of our future plans and we are only thinking about tomorrow's match."

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Tau's deal with the 12-time Caf Champions League champions is due to expire in June 2025, and he is now permitted to negotiate or enter into a pre-contract with a club of his choice. 

    Interestingly, reports have lately surfaced suggesting that the former Mamelodi Sundowns star has consented to mutually terminate his contract with the Egyptian League powerhouse. 

    The ex-Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. winger has participated 15 times for Koller’s team thus far, scoring three goals across all competitions this season.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR AHLY & TAU?

    With Chiefs and Esteghlal, along with a few other clubs, reportedly showing interest in him, it remains to be seen if Tau will soon leave Ahly for one of those teams.

    For the moment, the Witbank-born footballer will be aiming to make an impact in the upcoming match for Ahly against CR Belouizdad on Friday evening.

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