Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Mario Booysen from Ajax Cape Town hours after the arrival of former Footballer of the Season Lebogang Manyama at the club.
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The 30-year-old becomes Amakhosi’s second signing of the day after capturing the services of former Cape Town City captain Manyama on a free transfer.
The former Ajax and Mamelodi Sundowns defender has since put pen to paper on a two-year deal with a one-year extension option at Naturena.
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— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) August 22, 2018
Booysen told Chiefs’ website: ‘If you set yourself goals‚ you aim for the best and Chiefs are just that. It’s been a lifelong aspiration to play for this club as I have always felt that Kaizer Chiefs are far ahead of all other South African clubs. They are true leaders‚ all others follow.
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‘I promise them that when I put my foot on the field‚ I will always do my utmost best to put a smile on their faces.
‘Everybody can expect me to give 100% commitment to Amakhosi. The club offers me a fresh challenge and I want to add value.
‘I am definitely looking at winning trophies‚ making the club and supporters proud. I want to make a real contribution to the legacy of this great club.’
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We would like to confirm the signing of Mario Booysen. Welcome to the Kaizer Chiefs Family #HeIsHere #HailTheChief #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/X8EQln7aTK
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) August 22, 2018