Reigning CAF Champions League winners Pyramids FC are reportedly sweating over the future of star striker Fiston Mayele, with fresh fears that the Congolese international could be lured away by one of their domestic rivals.
Mayele was instrumental in Pyramids’ historic continental triumph last season, and his performances have not gone unnoticed. Sources close to the situation suggest that at least two Egyptian Premier League sides have shown strong interest in acquiring the lethal forward – a move that would undoubtedly sting the champions both on and off the pitch.
What makes the situation more delicate for Pyramids is that Mayele still has a contract in place, but murmurs of discontent and interest elsewhere have caused concern within the club’s hierarchy. Losing a player of his calibre would not only weaken the squad but potentially strengthen a direct competitor in the title race next season.
It’s understood that while foreign offers – particularly from the Gulf – have been entertained in the past, the current anxiety stems from the possibility of Mayele remaining in Egypt and switching allegiances within the league.
Mayele’s camp has remained tight-lipped on the matter, but the player himself has made it clear in the past that he wants to compete at the highest level consistently, and that includes challenging for both domestic and continental honours.
Whether Pyramids will manage to fend off interest or if the lure of a new challenge proves too strong for the DRC marksman remains to be seen. What is certain, though, is that the defending African champions are on high alert as transfer speculation continues to intensify
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