Tylon Smith: Bafana Bafana Hopeful Dumps PSL Side for a Move to England
- Bafana Bafana prospect Tylon Smith has decided to leave the Premier Soccer League for a big move to Europe
- The South African defender leaves Stellenbosch FC for a move to English Football League (EFL) Championship side Queens Park Rangers
- The 20-year-old centre back's move to England gathered different reactions from netizens on social media
Bafana Bafana hopeful Tylon Smith has completed a summer move to English club Queens Park Rangers after leaving Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC.
Smith was part of the Amajita squad that won the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt and was named the Player of the Tournament due to his performance in the competition.
The 20-year-old's performance for Stellies in the DStv Diski Challenge squad earned him a nomination for DDC Player of the Season alongside Kaizer Chiefs' Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi who is now set to leave the club and Mamelodi Sundowns' Gomolemo Kekana.
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Tylon Smith joins QPR from Stellenbosch FC
Stellenbosch FC released an official statement on their website to announce Smith's move to QPR for an undisclosed fee.
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“Stellenbosch FC is proud to confirm that academy graduate and Stellenbosch local, Tylon Smith, has completed a permanent transfer to EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers,” said Stellenbosch in a statement on Wednesday.
“Everyone at Stellenbosch FC wishes Tylon all the best as he begins this exciting new chapter and looks forward to seeing him fulfil his undoubted potential.”
Speaking after completing his move to QPR, Smith expressed his excitement at joining the English club and talked about being familiar with their style of play.
“I’m very happy to be here,” said a smiling Smith, who will initially integrate into the Development Squad.
“I’m really proud and grateful for the opportunity QPR have given me to showcase my talent.
“QPR is well-known for developing young players. The style of play here is similar to how we play in South Africa, and it’s a style that I really like.”
Reflecting on last year’s U20 AFCON success, Smith admitted:
“It was incredible! Scoring the winning goal in the semi-final against Nigeria was amazing and we made history by winning the final."
“It was very special to win Player of the Tournament - it’s very rare for it to go to a defender, it usually goes to an attacking player, so that was amazing for me.
“My main focus now is QPR. I’m going to give my all for this club and hopefully together we can be successful.”
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Fans react as Smith joins QPR
Precious @Mbalifab89 said:
"I’m gonna start following them as well. This is how I support our players overseas 🙏🏾"
SizweV_Mtungwa shared:
"Well done he deserves it. This boy is gonna be big as long as he stay focus and keep his composure and discipline.🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾."
Raymond Monty Maboea commented:
"The Great Wall of Mzansi. Wishing him all the best. See him in Chile for the FIFA U20 World Cup."
floss_reigh wrote:
"All the best Tylon.. Make us proud."
SFC_Analyst added:
"“Winning Deep” as Right to Dream would say. Amazing move for one of our own 🥹❤️🍇"
Bafana Bafana defender joins German side
Briefly News also reported that a South African international has decided to leave Betway Premiership for a move to Germany.
The Bafana Bafana star was reportedly linked with Kaizer Chiefs but he opted for a move to Europe this summer.
Source: Briefly News
