VIDEO - Kaizer Chiefs close to unveiling SL Benfica product? Former Indonesian champions bid farewell to Portuguese star tipped to join Soweto giants

Former Indonesia Liga 1 champions Persebaya Surabaya have bid farewell to Flavio Silva, a Portuguese striker linked with Kaizer Chiefs.

In a glowing tribute, Surabaya said they will live to cherish the moments they shared with Silva, even though he was part of them for just one season.

"Thank you for this one season together, Flavio Silva. Short, but many beautiful memories that we have shared," the club said.

"The passion, dedication, and warmth that you have shown so far, we will continue to remember. Success in your new career."

The 29-year-old has had stints in many clubs, as he has played in Portugal, Luxembourg, and Indonesia.

As a budding footballer, Silva honed his skills at Sporting Lisbon and Benfica and also featured for Portugal's U16 and U19 sides.

In Indonesia, he has played for two top-flight sides: Persik Kediri, whom he turned out for from 2023 to 2024, before he signed for Surabaya, where he was part of them last season.

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with a number of players, and Silva is one of them. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi is expected to specifically strengthen the attacking department after complaining he lacked effective forwards last season.

With the experience acquired across many leagues, Silva could be the man that Nabi needs in order to add a competitive edge to the Chiefs' attacking line.

However, the Glamour Boys have warned against signing Silva, as former Bidvest Wits, Supersport United, Free State Stars, and Maritzburg United midfielder Joah Chivuta believes the Indonesian league is not competitive.

It is a matter of waiting to see if the Guinea-Bissau-born forward will be part of the new cohort to be unveiled at Naturena.

Amakhosi are expected to reveal their new signings before their pre-season campaign starts in the Netherlands.