One more signing for Nasreddine Nabi? Former French Ligue 1 and Turkish Super Lig star confirms negotiations with Kaizer Chiefs - 'Hopefully in the upcoming days'

Bafana Bafana midfielder Lebogang Phiri has revealed that he and his camp held talks with Kaizer Chiefs over a possible move to Naturena.

Although the talks stalled, Phiri believes they can resume negotiations and reach an agreement.

“Yes, Kaizer Chiefs did contact me and my representatives. We had small talks with Amakhosi, but I think since they were going to prepare for their pre-season in the Netherlands, the talks stalled a bit,” Phiri told Sunday World. 

“But hopefully in the upcoming days or weeks, our talks will resume, and we will come up with something," he added.

“Should something work out, I will be here, but if not, I will go elsewhere and keep pushing.” 

However, Chiefs spokesperson Vina Maphosa remained cagey when asked about a possible deal with the former South Africa junior international.

“We never do that as Kaizer Chiefs; it will be foreign for me to talk about a player who is not registered with the club," Maphosa told the same publication.

The former Bidvest Wits academy product is a free agent since parting ways with French Ligue 2 side EA Guingamp. He left the club when his five-month contract ended recently. 

The South African playmaker, who has had two stints with Guingamp, first between 2017 and 2021 and then in 2024, has also played for Turkish Super Lig side Caykur Rizespor.

Before the pre-season Chiefs announced the signing of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, and Siphesihle Ndlovu.

After the conclusion of the Netherlands trip, eyes will shift back to the Soweto giants to see if they will strengthen their squad further. And if they do, fans will be eager to see whether the experienced Phiri, 30, will be among them.