Afrigather Fagrie Lakay noticed in South Africa amid switch drama linked with Kaizer Chiefs.
Bafana Bafana striker Fagrie Lakay has rejected a transfer that appeared nearly finalised between his present crew, Pyramids FC, and Egyptian Premier League rivals Cleopatra Ceramica. The dynamic ahead has proven outstanding progress since his high-profile switch from Cape City Metropolis in 2022.
Lakay has been pivotal for Pyramids FC, particularly in the course of the current season the place the crew fiercely contested the league title with Al Ahly. Regardless of a robust efficiency, Pyramids completed as runners-up with 79 factors. Trailing behind Al Ahly, who secured the title with 85 factors. This marks Pyramids’ third consecutive season as league runners-up.
Lakay additionally performed a vital function in Pyramids’ Egypt Cup victory. Serving to them clinch their first main silverware for the reason that membership’s formation in 2008 by defeating ZED FC within the last.
Rejected swap deal: What went flawed?
In response to Egyptian publication KingFut, Pyramids and Cleopatra Ceramica had organized a big swap deal. That will have seen Sadi Awujoola transfer to Pyramids, whereas Lakay, Mohamed Reda, Youssef Nabih, and Abdallah Magdy would switch to Ceramica on mortgage. Nevertheless, Lakay reportedly demanded his full wage for the upcoming season, estimated at round R10.5 million, to be paid upfront. Ceramica deemed this request extreme and refused to satisfy the demand. This demand led Cleopatra Ceramica to reject the deal, inflicting the switch settlement to break down.
Given the most recent developments, it appears doubtless that Lakay will stay with Pyramids FC for the upcoming season. Nevertheless, the state of affairs signifies that Pyramids may nonetheless be open to promoting or loaning the Manenberg-born star if the suitable supply comes alongside.
South African golf equipment present curiosity: May Kaizer Chiefs make a transfer?
Lakay has beforehand been linked with a transfer to Mamelodi Sundowns underneath Rulani Mokwena, although that switch didn’t materialise. With Kaizer Chiefs at the moment trying to find a striker, they could now think about making a transfer for Lakay earlier than the switch window closes on September 20. Including intrigue to the state of affairs, Lakay was just lately noticed in Cape City, South Africa on September sixth.
Keep tuned with The South African for extra updates as Fagrie Lakay is noticed in Cape City, sparking additional rumours of a transfer to Naturena.
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