Gaston Sirino: Kaizer Chiefs Legend Backs Amakhosi’s Decision to Offload Ex Mamelodi Sundowns Star

• A former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is set to leave Kaizer Chiefs after spending two seasons with the Soweto-based club
• The Glamour Boys legend has thrown support behind the club's decision to let go of the South American-born midfielder
• The reports about the player leaving Amakhosi this summer sparked mixed reactions from fans on social media

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly willing to accept Gaston Sirino's decision to leave the club after spending two seasons with them since leaving Mamelodi Sundowns. Amakhosi are not expected to renew his contract when it runs out at the end of June 2026.

The Uruguay-born attacking midfielder arrived at Naturena carrying significant expectations after an impressive, title-winning spell with Mamelodi Sundowns. However, he has been unable to consistently reproduce that same level of influence since moving to Soweto.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lucky Baloyi has weighed in on the situation, suggesting that parting ways would be a sensible and practical decision for the club.

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Baloyi argues that the burden of expectation has been heavy for the 35-year-old over the past two seasons, during which he has struggled to establish himself as the decisive figure supporters had anticipated.

Sirino's decline compared to his Sundowns output

Sirino’s performance for Kaizer Chiefs has statistically declined, a drop-off Baloyi believes does not justify his standing as a high-profile signing. At Sundowns, he was a key creative force in the Premier Soccer League, regularly influencing matches.

“Everyone knows what Sirino did for Sundowns. So obviously the expectation was for him to deliver the same for Chiefs,” Baloyi told Soccer Laduma.

“I've heard that he's on his way out and if you look at a couple of things, it makes sense. Firstly, Sirino is now 35, and secondly, you can't have a senior player who's always on the bench. Based on my experiences at Chiefs, the club always looks at such things and rightly so.”

Baloyi speaks on Kaizer Chiefs' rebuilding

As Kaizer Chiefs continue their rebuild in search of stability and consistent results after several underwhelming seasons, Baloyi emphasises the importance of making pragmatic decisions regarding veteran players and wage structure.

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While acknowledging Sirino’s technical ability, he maintains that both financial considerations and squad balance make a separation the most logical outcome at this stage.

Baloyi further explained the economic reasoning behind the decision:

“You must also consider that such players don't come cheap. So, I think it's a good decision to let him go. I'm not saying he's a bad player, but we need to be realistic.”

Here is what fans are saying on social media about Sirino's departure from Kaizer Chiefs this summer.

Sastri Theophilus Mbane said:

"That boy was not pushing himself enough, and maybe he was relying on his reputation at Downs."

Simamkele Sobazane shared:

"Thanks for everything, especially the penalty you scored in the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates."

Mandla TP Gaaje mentioned:

"He never made any impact; however, I must concede that every time he was introduced in the match, he would give me unnecessary hope that he could give us something."

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Vusi M Msomi wrote:

"One of those signings, like Jose Torelba, is nothing to remember; he didn't show up."

Tumelo Sishi added:

"As much as it's a hard pill to swallow, but we have Chislet, Shabalala and Vilakazi in his position. Wish him well. I wish Stellenbosch or Sekhukhune would sign him."

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns battle for SA forward

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are in a transfer battle as they are all interested in snapping up a South African forward.

The three PSL giants were said to be looking for the possibility of signing the winger before the winter transfer window closes.

Source: Briefly News