Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departures of defender Lorenzo Gordinho, who has joined Bidvest Wits, and midfielder James Kotei, whose contract was terminated.
The Soweto giants made the announcement on Tuesday evening via a statement on the club’s Twitter page which read:
‘Lorenzo Gordinho and James Kotei will both leave Kaizer Chiefs. The defender will join Bidvest Wits on a 2.5-year contract, while the Ghanaian midfielder’s contract has been terminated by mutual agreement.’
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Gordinho and Kotei leave Kaizer Chiefs
Lorenzo Gordinho and James Kotei will both leave Kaizer Chiefs. The defender will join Bidvest Wits on a 2,5-year contract, while the Ghanaian midfielder’s contract has been terminated by mutual agreement.#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/KDER5ToByN
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 14, 2020
Gordinho came through the club’s academy and departs for the Clever Boys after struggling to force his way into the team following a successful loan stint at Bloemfontein Celtic.
‘I want to thank everybody at Kaizer Chiefs … the Chairman, the Motaung family, all the coaches, the staff … Everybody at the club played a role in my growth as a player and as a person,’ Gordinho told the site.
‘I will never forget the friendships I developed with people at the club’s various levels. I will take all what I’ve learnt at Kaizer Chiefs to the next chapter in my playing career.’
Kotei joined the club from Tanzanian champions Simba just before the current season but failed to make a single appearance after not being able to win over Ernst Middendorp.
Despite his short stay Kotei still thanked the club for the professionalism showed.
‘I would like to thank the club’s Chairman, Kaizer Motaung, for the warm reception he gave me and also Bobby Motaung for the love and care he showed me,’ Kotei told the club’s website.
‘Even though I wasn’t successful at Kaizer Chiefs, the love and unity were there. I hugely admire the professionalism of the club. I really hope that Kaizer Chiefs will become champions this season.’
