Midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe says his release by S oweto giants Kaizer Chiefs came out of nowhere as he was under the impressive he would be signing a contract extension.
Sithebe was one of four players released by the club towards the end of last month. Keagan Dolly, Njabulo Ngcobo and Sifiso Hlanti were also shown towards the exit as Amakhosi cleaned house in preparation for new coach Nasreddine Nabis arrival .
While he released a routine statement thanking the club and their fans in the days following his release, Sithebe has since made a more shocking claim, saying he was due for contract talks.
What I can say is that I was playing back from injury, Sithebe was quoted by .
And when I spoke with the Director before I went home, he said wed talk, and then I came back to negotiate. So, it was between two things negotiating for another season or a new contract, the 31-year-old said.
