SOUTH African Premiership side SuperSport United has joined the race for the signature of Zimbabwean international Khama Billiat after the player’s move to Lokomotiv Moscow collapsed.
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Already cash-rich giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have declared their interest in the Cape Town Ajax forward. The player’s representative Edzai Kasinauyo said Billiat’s trials in Russia with Lokomotiv Moscow fell through and Ajax Cape Town would now decide on the way forward.
“As you are aware, Billiat still has a contract with Ajax Cape Town. He did not succeed during trials in Russia and his club will now decide on the way forward. There are a number of clubs in South Africa interested in him,” Kasinauyo said.
According to Laduma, Ajax club director Ari Efstathiou,confirmed that SuperSport United, who were also home to another Zimbabwean Simba Sithole, are ready to put in their bid for one of the most sought-after player in South Africa.
“Yes, SuperSport have spoken to me about Billiat, but that’s all I can say for now,” Ajax’s Efstathiou stated. Billiat has been linked with an exit from the Urban Warriors for some time, with both Sundowns and Bucs keen on adding the player on their respective books, as well as an overseas move being on the cards.
Sundowns were recently seen as the frontrunners to land the Zimbabwean’s signature, with Eleazar Rodgers and Clayton Daniels thrown into the mix in a potential swop deal. However, Pirates are reported to be back in the running for Billiat’s signature. Billiat was invited for trials with Russian top division side Lokomotiv Moscow a month ago and his handlers say the deal has fallen through — raising hopes he might stay on in South Africa.
The former Caps United forward had revealed his wish was to play abroad. In January, Sundowns were told Billiat would cost R10 million and they baulked at that figure, but are still willing to negotiate.
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