Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of signing Congolese striker Fiston Mayele have taken a major blow due to financial constraints and strong competition from North African clubs.
Mayele, currently with Egyptian side Pyramids FC, is reportedly out of reach for the Soweto giants who are R20 million short of his valuation. Chiefs are said to have tabled a R5 million signing-on fee, payable over three seasons, alongside a monthly salary package ranging from R1 million to R1.5 million.
However, this offer falls short of what Pyramids and other interested clubs are willing to put on the table. Pyramids are reportedly keen on keeping the CAF Champions League winner and are financially capable of doing so. According to sources, the club’s wealthy owners are negotiating to retain Mayele for two more seasons, which further complicates Chiefs' ambitions.
"The only way Mayele will come to Chiefs is if he chooses to reunite with coach Nasreddine Nabi. It won’t be because of money," a source close to the negotiations said.
Making matters worse for Chiefs, several top North African clubs are also eyeing the striker, with some offering both financial and sporting incentives to lure him away from Cairo.
Mayele remains one of the most sought-after strikers on the continent, and while Chiefs remain hopeful, their limited financial muscle could force them to look elsewhere. For now, unless the player pushes for a move out of personal desire, a deal with Amakhosi looks unlikely.
With competition heating up and time running out before the new season begins, the pressure is mounting on Chiefs to either up their offer or turn their attention to more affordable alternatives.
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