Kaizer Chiefs to pounce on Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabo Cele? Reported Amakhosi transfer target now a free agent after being released by Russian club

Kaizer Chiefs have for long been linked with Bafana Bafana central midfielder Thabo Cele who has been playing in Europe for the past eight years.

The 27-year-old has now become a free agent after parting ways with Russian side FC Fakel Voronezh.

“Due to serious health problems in the family, the midfielder and the club terminated the contract,” the club said as per iDiski Times. 

“According to the agreement between Cele and the club, the footballer will only be able to play for teams from South Africa until the end of the current contract.  

“We wish the player good luck in his future career, and health to Cele’s family. All the best to you, Thabo!”

While Cele is now a free agent, Chiefs' priorities are not in signing a defensive midfielder.

They already have the likes of Yusuf Maart, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Edson Castillo and Njabulo Blom in that position.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi has emphasised the need to sign a striker while their defence has also been leaky.

The Soweto giants are yet to officially announce any new signing and the upcoming days will be key to see which players they rope into their squad.

This comes as the transfer window is edging close to being closed.