Bafana Bafana midfielder Njabulo Blom is reportedly set to part ways with his side St Louis City before the June transfer window closes.
According to FarPost, Amakhosi are on a verge of re-signing Njabulo Blom on a loan deal until the end of this year and then sign him as a free agent in January 2025 permanently.
Despite the MLS side having an option to extend his contract by two years further, however, the club is unlikely to exercise that option, making a permanent return to Chiefs in the January transfer window a strong possibility.
“We are talking to another club right now,” confirmed Hackworth, while a source close to Blom acknowledged contact between Chiefs and his management team.
The initial loan move would benefit both parties. Blom’s playing time has dwindled since Bradley Carnell’s departure in July, and a return to familiar surroundings could revitalise his career.
For Chiefs, Blom adds depth and experience to their midfield, particularly valuable for mentoring promising youth international Samkelo Zwane.
NJABULO BLOM’S RETURN TO AMAKHOSI
Blom’s potential arrival also enhances Chiefs’ tactical flexibility. Yusuf Maart could move into his favour ‘number eight’ role, while Mduduzi Shabalala or Gaston Sirino could fill the number 10 position, creating a dynamic midfield trio.
His return would be another significant move in Chiefs’ active transfer window. They’ve already added Fiacre Ntwari, Bongani Sam, Miguel Inacio, Sirino, and Rushwin Dortley, with Bradley Cross potentially joining soon. The club is aiming to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season.
The Chiefs academy graduate could also get a chance to prove his worth to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
Blom has featured for the senior national team twice. He also has over seven caps for youth national teams.
The Belgian handed him his debut on September 6, 2021, in a Group G FIFA World Cup qualifier clash against Ghana. Bafana won the tie 1-0.
His second and last appearance was in an international friendly against Eswatini at FNB Stadium on October 13, 2023. He has not called him up since then.
