Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has weighed in on the Monnapule Saleng saga, saying it pains him how powerless players are at times.
Khanye’s comments come at the back of Orlando Pirates’ confirmation that the winger will be sent on a season long loan at his former side Orbit College, who recently gained promotion to the Betway Premiership.
Saleng and Pirates were engaged in a long contractual dispute that cost the player game-time, having featured in just three league matches last season, where he scored two goals.
Khanye believes that the club was unfair in exercising an option to renew Saleng’s stay when it doesn’t look like they want him.
“It’s sad to be a football player sometimes because players don’t have power,” said Khanye on iDiski TV.
“That guy has done well for himself make no mistake. You can’t even overlook the things he has achieved though if I compare him with the likes of [Mohau] Nkota I believe they are better than him.
“But for Pirates to release [sic.] him I don’t think it’s a good thing because why sign him for two years? What I know and other players can agree with me, the option to renew favours teams.
“Let me give you an example, if my contract is ending in August, they’ll give me a letter in April to say you don’t talk to anyone, you come and report here. The option favours them and yes it does need your signature.
“That’s why players need to learn to read their contracts properly and sign things they understand and want.
“But like I said players don’t have power. It’s so painful. The guy has done well for Orlando Pirates and numbers don’t lie, he has proven even me wrong, he’s won vital games for Pirates.”
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