Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns star midfielder George Maluleka has officily signed for Kruger United.
Kruger United are the rookies within the Motsepe Basis Championship also referred to as the Nationwide First Division (NFD).
The Bushbuckridge-based outfit gained promotion this previous season, which means this might be their first season in topflight soccer.
Now, of their try to bolster their squad with expertise, Kruger United noticed the necessity to recruit Maluleka.
The 35-year-old was a free agent following his launch from AmaZulu final season.
However earlier than then, Maluleka loved a relatively bittersweet stint with Sundowns the place he spent two seasons.
It was at Kaizer Chiefs the place Maluleka loved his soccer following his arrival from SuperSport United.
Now, having seen and achieved all of it within the Premier division, Maluleka understands that this could possibly be his ultimate contract.
EX-KAIZER CHIEFS AND SUNDOWNS STAR SIGNS FOR KRUGER UNITED
“Kruger United Soccer Membership is happy to announce the signing of George Maluleka,” mentioned the membership in a press release.
“The 35-year-old brings expertise to the staff. He performed for Kaizer Chiefs FC, SuperSport United FC and AmaZulu FC.
“The Kruger nation welcomes you to the household and desires you effectively.”
KAIZER CHIEFS FANS UNHAPPY WITH MALULEKA – RECAP
In early 2020, Kaizer Chiefs followers had been sad with Maluleka who had signed a pre-contract with Sundowns.
On the time, Kaizer Chiefs had been attempting laborious to supply Maluleka a brand new deal, however they had been unsuccessful of their makes an attempt.
And solely later within the negotiations that Maluleka disclosed that he was becoming a member of Sundowns which upset the Amakhosi administration.
What left Kaizer Chiefs followers with a bitter style of their mouths was that they had been high of the log however ended up lacking out on the league title.
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