Mamelodi Sundowns forward Anthony Laffor has revealed his pleasure at seeing his former teammates Percy Tau and Khama Billiat happy but insists that the club will have no problem in moving on.
Tau recently joined English Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, but will be going to Belgium on loan for the season in an attempt to earn a UK work permit.
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Billiat, on the other hand, left Chloorkop for PSL rivals Kaizer Chiefs. The Zimbabwean moving to Naturena despite reports previously linking him with a move abroad and Mosimane’s attempts to convince him to stay at Downs.
Speaking to KickOff.com Laffor revealed that while he is happy for Tau and Billiat, he firmly believes that nobody is bigger than the brand which is Mamelodi Sundowns.
‘These guys [Tau and Billiat] are good players, but Sundowns is a big brand.
‘I am happy for Percy’s move and I am also happy for Khama. I think in life everybody wants to progress and he [Billiat] felt that he needed a change. He was good to the team and he won trophies with the team.
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‘I am happy for Percy. He should just keep doing well and progress. I think they should both just enjoy themselves,’ added the Liberian international.
‘At the end of the day life has to go on. Sundowns is a big brand and the club is bigger than everyone who is here.’
Despite not making an appearance yet this season, Laffor ― who endured an injury-hit 2017/18 season ― will be looking to step up after losing two of their star players.
