Lebogang Phiri Opens Up About Rejecting ‘Excessive’ Kaizer Chiefs Offer While at Brondby

• Lebogang Phiri has opened up on the reason behind his decision to turn down a move to Kaizer Chiefs while he was at Brondby IF
• The South African midfielder confirmed that the Premier Soccer League giants presented him with an attractive deal
• The 30-year-old, who is currently unattached, claimed he's still willing to fulfil his dream by turning out for the Glamour Boys

South Africa midfielder Lebogang Phiri has finally spoken out about his decision to reject a highly lucrative offer from Kaizer Chiefs during his time at Brondby IF.

The 30-year-old, who most recently played for French Ligue 2 side EA Guingamp, is currently a free agent after choosing not to renew his contract with the club.

Kaizer Chiefs have signed some free agents this summer, including England-based Ethan Chislett, Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako.

Phiri explains why he turned down Kaizer Chiefs

Phiri, who is back in South Africa, in a recent interview with Andile Ncube on Sport Night Amplified, explained the reason he turned down Chiefs' lucrative deal.

The former Bidvest Wits midfielder claimed he rejected the chance to join the Glamour Boys in the past, and he’s hoping he can fulfil his football dream by joining them this summer.

“I was really hoping to join Kaizer Chiefs. Playing for Kaizer Chiefs was always my goal,” he said.

“In 2017, during my final six months at Brondby, Kaizer Chiefs showed serious interest. They presented a very attractive contract, especially for someone my age returning home. The financial terms were quite generous.

“However, I still had ambitions to play overseas, so I decided to turn down that offer and pursue my career in France instead.”

The South African midfielder's submission about rejecting Kaizer Chiefs earlier gathered different reactions from netizens on social media.

Kulani_SA implied:

"I listened to this interview and took with me 2 points: 1. Motaung brothers did him dirty, 2. His agent did him dirty. I concluded that his agent maybe wanted a huge signing on fee as it is standard in Europe if a player is free, the signing on fees became high."

Melikhaya Pantsi shared:

"@KaizerChiefs the team youngsters can benefit from his experience, skills, achievements and professionalism, with the CAF schedule this season, he will add value @kaizerm_jr"

Thamara said:

"I don't blame Bobby, they offered him a contract while he was hot & he turned it down."

NetshDon wrote:

"This guys want to come at chiefs for retirement,I don’t like such players,thanks for not taking this guy."

Shawn ThePosterboy reacted:

"2025-2018 =7, so he should be around 28 now if he was around 21 when the first offer came nonetheless Goodluck with his next move!!!"

Siyanda Diko(Xaba) commented:

"We knock and he didn't open back then now people will blame Kaizer Chiefs.."

Kaizer Chiefs sign Bafana Bafana forward

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs have signed a Bafana Bafana forward as they continue to add more quality to their squad.

The South African international decided to return to the PSL after just one season outside the Mzansi league.

Source: Briefly News