Kaizer Chiefs, a South African football club, has provided an official statement regarding the departure of defender Austin Dube, who has returned to Richards Bay FC.
Kaizer Motaung Jr., the sporting director of Kaizer Chiefs, expressed the club’s sadness over Dube’s exit from Naturena.The decision to release Dube came after speculation about his future at the club.
He struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting eleven, leading to his axing by the Soweto giants.
Motaung Jr. explained that the club had engaged with Dube, who requested to terminate his contract. As a result, Dube officially left Kaizer Chiefs with one year remaining on his contract.
The club believed that it was in the best interests of both parties for Dube to pursue other options and opportunities to further his career.Despite his departure, Kaizer Chiefs commended Dube for his professionalism during his time at the club and thanked him for his contribution. They wished him all the best for his future endeavors.
Dube’s numbers at Kaizer Chiefs indicate that he made 18 appearances in his debut season but failed to impress under coach Arthur Zwane. With the arrivals of Given Msimango and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe from TS Galaxy and SuperSport United respectively, his chances of securing regular playing time would have been limited under new manager Molefi Ntseki in the upcoming season.
Following his departure from Kaizer Chiefs, Dube has returned to his former club, Richards Bay FC, on a two-year deal. This move aims to revive his career, which has been perceived as declining, ahead of the new 2023/24 season.
It is confirmed that Dube has rejoined Richards Bay FC, with negotiations for his settlement and departure from Kaizer Chiefs having been completed. The defender had stopped training with Chiefs while the negotiations were ongoing.
In summary, Kaizer Chiefs has officially explained the departure of defender Austin Dube, expressing sadness over his exit but recognizing the need for him to explore other opportunities. Dube has returned to Richards Bay FC to revive his career after struggling to secure a regular spot in the Kaizer Chiefs lineup.
