Bafana Bafana midfielder Andile Jali has confirmed that he will return to the Absa Premiership to join Kaizer Chiefs after negotiations with former club Orlando Pirates fell through.

The 27-year-old recently appeared on Robert Marawa’s show on SuperSport to publicise his decision to return to South African shores following a four-year stay in Belgium with KV Oostende.

Pirates and Sundowns were said to be frontrunners for Jali’s signature; however, in a bid to put an end to their trophyless spell under the tutelage of Steve Komphela, Chiefs are said to have forked out in the excess of R20-million for the services of the defensive midfielder.

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Jali’s agent Mike Makaab spoke to TFG SoccerClub and confirmed that Jali’s contract with the Glamour Boys is effective from 1 June 2018.

‘It is true, Jali has reached an agreement to join Kaizer Chiefs after negotiations with former team Orlando Pirates fell through.

The midfielder was a bit cut up about his move to Pirates falling through, but he is ‘looking forward to the challenge of playing for Chiefs,’ he added.

Jali penned a three-year deal with Chiefs, with an option to extend his stay by another year.

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