Nasreddine Nabi to sign utility player during upcoming transfer window? Europe-based Bafana Bafana star reveals Kaizer Chiefs interest in him as he considers returning home

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has been hard-pressed to beef up their squad with quality players.

That saw the Soweto giants approaching Finland-based central defender-cum defensive midfielder Thibang Phethe who says he is open to a move to the Premier Soccer League.

“I have considered coming back home, especially now with having a new family, my decision will always be surrounding them," Phete told FARPost.

"Even coming to Iceland was a bit difficult for them but I had make the sacrifice. With Kaizer Chiefs, we only spoke at the beginning of the season. 

"They spoke to my team [agency], but it was only concerning my availability and whether I would be willing to join. But there were no further talks after that until today.”

With Phete having joined Finnish side Vestri in March, it might be tricky to see him on the move again three months later.

Plus, given his age, a rebuilding Nabi might not be attracted by a 31-year-old.

Being someone who can play as a centre-back or in central midfield, Phete would have been a replacement for Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, although Nabi seems to have enough in the middle of the park.

Phete has never played PSL football before, having plied his trade in Portugal, the United Arab Emirates and now Finland.

As he is now in his 30s, he might consider retiring after playing in the South African domestic league, perhaps joining Chiefs in future.