TS Galaxy boss Sukazi confirms Orlando Pirates product's record fee to Europe and slams Relebohile Mofokeng to FC Barcelona reports - 'It’s not right because now every time he plays he is being compared to Lamine Yamal'

TS Galaxy recovered from a poor start to the season to push for top-eight positions in the Premier Soccer League.

They are currently placed fourth on the table with 35 points, the same as third-placed Sekhukhune United.

One of the players who has been outstanding is 21-year-old Samukelo Kabini who has played 19 league games, with a return of three goals and an assist.

Kabini has played a total of 24 games across all competitions for the Rockets.

The Orlando Pirates product attracted Norwegian heavyweights Molde FK who have reportedly paid R15 million for his services.

TS Galaxy owner has confirmed the club has reaped big with the recent transfer.

“Yes, Samukelo Kabini has signed for Norwegian topflight club Molde FK, who have won consecutive league titles and are known to be playing in the UEFA Champions League. Indeed, it’s a transfer fee in euros for starters and we have never done a transfer of this nature of course. So it becomes a record transfer,” he told SABC Sport.

“But I’d hate to say that because there should be no limit. The quality should dictate the price and Kabini’s quality is proof of this. We have transformed boys into men and this is good for the country.

“It is clear what type of club he will be joining and we are happy with that. I am sure it also indicated to many that as TS Galaxy we have become the university of football by producing untested talent at the highest level and also tactically sound.

"We are now taking on bigger leagues by taking the players straight to Europe – you will hardly hear that a player from TS Galaxy is going for trials or hear a rumour that a big club wants our player, but meanwhile you have seen no comment from the club," Sukazi continued.

There were reports linking Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng to Barcelona, but it did not materialise. Sukazi has now questioned the authority of the whole story.

“I will make an example with the young boy at Orlando Pirates – Relebohile Mofokeng," he continued.

"A lot was made about Barcelona, but did you see Barcelona commenting? It’s probably one of these irresponsible journalists who started the story.

"I have never seen Barcelona writing that they want Mofokeng and with that you put the boy under unnecessary pressure. It’s not right because now every time he plays he is being compared to [Lamine] Yamal," Sukazi concluded.

Galaxy are known for selling quality players without replacing them, something that contributed to the exit of former coach Sead Ramovic.

After getting millions of rands from the Kabini sale, Sukazi should strengthen his squad and compete for top honours.