An Angolan international has issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to Kaizer Chiefs this January transfer window.
Chiefs recently released legendary goalkeeper and one club man Itumeleng Khune at the start of the season.
Chiefs uncertain in goalkeeping department
They did not wait long to sign another goalkeeper, however, with TS Galaxy agreeing to sell Fiacre Ntwari to them. The Rwandan international joined the likes of Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen at Chiefs. Despite being given the opportunity to start for the majority of the season, he found himself dropped recently. It is not clear whether it was because of a lack of form, or an injury he picked up on international window.
That saw Chiefs revert to Bvuma and Petersen. During this period, the club has possibly been missing the experience of Khune at goal. One goalkeeper that does have experience in age and playing in the league is Hugo Marques. The 38-year-old played for Cape Town City in South Africa before leaving in controversial fashion. He returned home to Angolan giants Petro de Luanda. There he has helped the club win league titles and also have good runs on the continent.
Marques offers himself to the club!
Now according to Pana Africa, Marques is ready to leave Petro de Luanda and has offered himself to Chiefs!
“If there is an offer, I will go easily because Inacio is there. I’m free now. I can assign a pre-contract [with Chiefs]. Chiefs always ask for me, now I’m free. I can join them next season.” Said Marques.
Angolan newspaper Jornal de Angola also claim that Chiefs are exploring the possibility of signing Marques.
“However, South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs, despite not yet making their wish official, have been exploring the possibility of signing the player (Marques),” wrote the publication.
Chiefs fans, would you have 38-year-old Marques sign for your club as a free agent? Feel free to leave your thoughts and feelings in the comments below.
