Bigger than Orlando Pirates? Thabiso Monyane outlines his ambitions after switch from bitter rivals - 'We have seen in Holland how big the Club is! If Kaizer Chiefs do well, the country does well'

Kaizer Chiefs lost 2-1 to Eredivisie side FC Twente on Wednesday as they wrapped up their tour of the Netherlands.

It was their fourth defeat in friendly matches as they won just one of their five games in Europe.

However, Amakhosi's new signing Thabiso Monyane, who signed for Chiefs from Soweto rivals Orlando Pirate,s is not reading much into their defeats.

"I have been received well by the technical team, the players and the staff, arriving from the other side of Soweto," Monyane told the club's media.

"It has been a breath of fresh air and I am embracing a new culture. I feel that there has been massive progression since we played our first game against Vitesse last week Tuesday.

"Our time in the Netherlands, facing really good opponents, has been a top-top experience. I feel optimistic. We are Kaizer Chiefs, a club with a rich history," added the 25-year-old right-back.

"We have seen in Holland how big the club is, with so many fans coming out to support us. We don't want to disappoint them.

"If Kaizer Chiefs do well, the country does well. We want to put a smile on our supporters’ faces."

While the friendly games played by Amakhosi were not result-oriented, some of their fans might be left concerned.

They might fear it signalled a continuation of the Soweto giants' struggles going into the new season.

But coach Nasreddine Nabi and his players would be hoping they picked up a lot from their experience in the Netherlands and would use the defeats to strengthen themselves.

Amakhosi now head home after concluding pre-season training in Europe.

Up next on their plate is the Toyota Cup against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko on July 26 before they go into the new season.