Three Chiefs players set to stay after taking pay-cuts

With Kaizer Chiefs looking to move into a new direction, three of their star players will likely take massive pay-cuts next year.

According to The South African, Three of Kaizer Chiefs’ ageing stars look set to take pay-cuts next season.

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Eric Mathoho, Khama Billiat and Itumeleng Khune are all in their final year of contract at Naturena.

And according to local reports, the trio face the serious prospect of taking massive pay-cuts.

Itumeleng Khune (35), Eric Mathoho (32) and Khama Billiat (32) are into their final year of contract at Naturena.

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Their current contracts come to an end at the end of the ongoing season.

And now, according to SoccerLaduma, the trio face an almost certain drop in pay come next season.

If their contracts are extended, the trio won’t be offered the massive packages they’re currently on at Naturena.

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And if they aren’t extended by Kaizer Chiefs, then the chance of securing a team that pays anything close to the mighty Amakhosi is slim according to the publication.

While a move to the Middle East remains a possibility, their age and dismal form will make it highly difficult to earn a contract there.