Njabulo Blom returns to struggling MLS club St Louis City after Kaizer Chiefs decide against triggering purchase option amid fresh links with Feisal Salum after Nasreddine Nabi's Tanzania trip

Kaizer Chiefs have opted against keeping Njabulo Blom beyond his loan contract at Naturena.

The utility star has returned to his parent club, St Louis City which have been struggling in Major League Soccer.

This comes after Blom made 19 Premier Soccer League appearances in the just-ended season while also featuring in just one Cup game.

"After completing his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs, Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St Louis City SC, in the United States of America," Amakholsi said in a statement.

"Blom rejoined the Amakhosi at the beginning of September 2024 under an agreement to spend a season at his boyhood Club in the Betway Premiership.

"After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal, and we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer."

With Blom not returning to Chiefs, the Soweto giants are working on other options in reinforcing their midfield.

Amakhosi are said to have launched a fresh bid for Tanzania international and Azam midfielder Feisal Salum.

Nabi was spotted on Wednesday in Tanzania watching the match between Simba SC and Singida Black Stars in what was believed to be a scouting mission.

Amakhosi have already started conducting some transfer business in preparation for next season.

Despite releasing Blom and another midfielder Sabelo Radebe, they have also let go of reserve team players Sihle Tati and Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi, who captained their DStv Diski Challenge side.