Cape Town City FC chairman John Comitis reveals CR Belouizdad are yet to pay Khanyisa Mayo's full transfer fee - 'I am led to believe that he is on loan to Kaizer Chiefs'

Cape Town City FC chairman John Comitis has revealed that CR Belouizdad are yet to fully settle Khanyisa Mayo's transfer fee.

Comitis' revelation comes days after the South African star completed a move to Kaizer Chiefs from the Algerian outfit.

“We have to accept that we are satisfied, and we are happy for him, and as a club, we were very happy with the deal," Comitis revealed as per FARPost.

"We are still obviously waiting for them to pay the balance of the transfer fee, but I am led to believe that he is on loan to Kaizer Chiefs. So, in that case, he will return there at the end of the season unless they pay up what their transfer fee will be."

Comitis also revealed that he is surprised that CR Belouizdad let Mayo leave, yet he believes the forward did well.

“I think he did very well at that club. I am very surprised that they allowed him not to stay. I think there is a lot of politics in Algerian football, but for whatever it’s worth, I think he has made a great move. 

"He is going to play again, and in front of Kaizer Chiefs fans. I think he is going to be very happy.”

“You know we just have to be happy for the boy, especially now that he is going to be playing again in front of his homeboys. From his father’s [Patrick Mayo] legacy, I think it’s a great thing for Mayo. In this instance, we are in the NFD, so it does not affect us that much."

Chiefs were interested in Mayo before he left for Algeria, and Comitis has revealed why the player did not seal a move to Naturena.

“I spoke to the guys from Chiefs when I was doing the transfer. I gave them an equal opportunity to step up and take the player on the conditions that we proposed," Comitis continued.

"They did not see that being the case for them at that time, and we took a deal that was exceptionally good for the player. So it was something we couldn’t refuse."