Andile Jali’s agent Mike Makaab has given an update on the player’s future ahead of 2023/24 season, revealing “a few clubs” have expressed their interest.
Jali was released by Mamelodi Sundowns in the end of May after spending five years at the club.
The Eastern Cape-born midfielder won eight trophies, including five league titles, during his spell at Chloorkop.
The 33-year-old midfield maestro is currently a free agent and he is allowed to join team club of his choice, with rumours spreading wide and fast, from links in the DStv Premiership to talk of a move to Asia or the Middle East.
This publication exclusively spoke with Makaab on Friday and he explained his agency ProSport are looking for the “right project” for the player, who wants to play an important role at his new club.
“Honestly, [there is] nothing solid at the moment. We are speaking to a few clubs, who have expressed their interest,” Makaab told iDiski Times.
“Again we want to make sure it’s a decision, which is right for both the club and for Andile as a project. Because Andile is not a youngster, it’s important that wherever he goes he’s seen to be playing an important role and contributing towards the club’s project.
“The most important thing is for us to find a happy solution for him – a football club that values what he brings to the club and [where he] can add value to the club’s project.
“He is not a youngster, he’s a mature player and it’s important from a career point of view that we make the right decision based on where we believe he can play an important role as the club that he decides to join.”
Meanwhile, Jali himself has started to work on his own fitness ahead of potentially linking up with his new club for pre-season.
Story by Sinethemba Makonco (@Makonco_M).
