Mayele won't be joining Kaizer Chiefs. The reason is now clear


The financial demands of Congolese forward Fiston Mayele, currently playing for Egypt's Pyramids, have effectively ruled out any move to Kaizer Chiefs. According to kickoff.com, Mayele is seeking a significant salary increase and is now considering a switch to Saudi Arabia.
At present, the 31-year-old striker earns around $700,000 per year (approximately 12.3 million rand). However, he is now aiming to double his income, attracting interest from Al-Fateh, a club managed by Jose Gomes—who knows Mayele well from their time together at Zamalek.
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The striker's demands far exceed the salary ceiling even for the highest-paid PSL stars, whose annual earnings range from 6 to 10 million rand. The only African clubs that could potentially meet Mayele's financial ambitions are Pyramids and Al Ahly.






















