Getty Images SportEthan Chislett’s agent, Mike Makaab, recently claimed that the 26-year-old midfielder was in high demand, with interest from former Scottish champions Motherwell, Mamelodi Sundowns and even Orlando Pirates.
However, Chislett has reportedly chosen Kaizer Chiefs as his next destination. With his contract at Port Vale expiring on June 30, an official announcement from Amakhosi is expected.
Here, GOAL rounds up how fans are reacting on social media to Makaab’s bold claims.
BackpageHe is trying to make Kaizer Chiefs fans feel better about that fourth division free agent! - Aphelele
BackpageAnd he chose to play with a lot of cows… - Tlou Letebele
Port ValeTell him that he will end up at Marumo Gallants 😂. - Honourable Iverson
Port ValeThere’s nothing special about this guy, just a casual midfielder. - Modupe Motopi
BackpagepixHe is about to be a free agent. His contract ends June 30. That’s why he is going to Chiefs… - Godfrey Man’God
BackpageEven Ranga Chivaviro was wanted by top clubs but opted for Chiefs. We know how the story of the ‘Modric’ from Temu will end. - Mogau Mathale
Port Vale FC on FacebookWeak players go where it’s easy to walk into the starting eleven. They don’t want to compete. - Paul Molane
BackpageOrlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were never going to monitor a player that plays fourth-tier! - Shaun Buyoko
BackpageEthan thinks that Chiefs are still one of the big teams in South Africa, he will regret it later. - Mazinywecanti
BackpageThere’s absolutely no way Chislett chose Chiefs over Pirates and Sundowns. There’s absolutely no way!! - Theo Millie