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

South African club can't afford Congolese striker's contract
Football news 05 july 2025, 16:22
Jan Novak Jan Novak Dailysports's expert
Mayele won't be joining Kaizer Chiefs. The reason is now clear Photo: x.com/twagirumukiza_

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.

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.

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