REVEALED: How much Kaizer Chiefs forked out for Rushwin Dortley
Top talent secured.
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Kaizer Chiefs have snapped up one of the most talented emerging defenders in the country. How much did the tall, elegant, ball-playing Rushwin Dortley cost?
How much did Rushwin Dortley cost?
According to SoccerLaduma, Chiefs had their eyes on Rushwin Dortley for some time before eventually shelling out R6 million to secure his services. The 22-year-old is a technically gifted, ball-playing central defender capable of plugging in at left-back. However, his skills are best utilized in the centre where he can start attacks with that cultured left foot.
New defensive core at Kaizer Chiefs?
The club’s recruitment drive so far this winter has a distinctly defensive flavour. In through the doors at Naturena are 24-year-old Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwala, left-back Bongani Sam and the tall, elegant figure of Dortley who will provide competition for existing senior option Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, especially now that Mozambican star Edmilson Dove will miss the start of the new season with a foot injury. Chiefs face Young Africans on July 28th in the Toyota Cup in Bloemfontein. Ironically, they are one of Nasreddine Nabi’s old clubs with whom he enjoyed unprecedented success, winning trebles in successive seasons.
Velebayi is next on the agenda
After securing Dortley, Amakhosi officials are keen to plunder Cape Town Spurs again. This time, for talented 21-year-old winger Asanele Velebayi. The youngster was only promoted from their youth structures last October, such has been his sharp rise at the top level of South African football. With huge reported offers in the pipeline for Ashley Du Preez and uncertainty over the future of Tebogo Potsane who could leave on loan, Chiefs will need reinforcements in wide attacking areas. Don’t forget that the highly experienced Keagan Dolly has also moved on. There’s even been fan clamour for Chiefs to sign Oswin Appollis from Polokwane, using Pule Mmodi as a makeweight. Huge changes are afoot at Naturena under Nasreddine Nabi.
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Will Dortley go all the way to the top with club and country? He certainly has the attributes!
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