Bafana Bafana defender Siyanda Xulu has revealed he’s searching for a brand new club after leaving Turan Tovuz of Azerbaijan because the defender’s contract expired on the finish of June.
ALSO READ I Xulu expresses concerns about Bafana Bafana teammates
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs central defender, Xulu took to social media to interrupt the information of his exit from Tovuz.
Xulu was within the newest Bafana squad that defeated Morocco within the CAF African Cup of Nations Qualifiers at FNB Stadium two weeks in the past as he was nonetheless a part of Tovuz.
BAFANA DEFENDER XULU LEAVES TOVUZ
ALSO READ I Ighodaro: Chiefs and Chippa in tussle for Sundowns striker?
The KwaZulu-Natal-born Bafana defender, Xulu is clearly saddened by developments in his future and has launched into a club search to safe his future.
While he is not going to run in need of admirers, Xulu is praised for his technical capacity and a potential return to the DStv Premiership could possibly be on the playing cards.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the end of an amazing journey with Turan Tovuz,” the Bafana defender wrote on social media.
“It’s a bitter candy second for me as a result of I had a tremendous season with the group however sadly my contract has come to an finish.
ALSO READ I Kaizer Chiefs boss explains veteran keeper Khune’s new role
“I’m forever grateful to the team and the loyal fans I’ve made during my tenure. Thank you for the great experience and opportunity.”
Also often known as Gxabhashe, the previous Chiefs and Sundowns stopper Xulu featured in 25 appearances within the Premier Liga following his swap from Hapoel Tel Aviv in August.
DEFENDER XULU MIGHT STILL CONTINUE PLAYING ABROAD
The 31-year-old defender not too long ago made his issues identified so far as the variety of native gamers plying their trades overseas.
ALSO READ I Orlando Pirates to lose Mandla Ncikazi to KZN outfit?
Based on his current remarks, the Bafana star will possible think about searching for a club overseas and persevering with to develop his soccer.
“I always thought plying your trade overseas gets you out of your comfort zone and it improves you as a player,” Xulu stated per TimesLIVE.
ALSO READ I Hlanti: Chiefs fans divided on defender’s contract renewal
“We are seeing now with Morocco, about 90% of their gamers are taking part in in Europe. That’s why they’re able to compete on the highest stage — it’s one factor we’d like to verify we attempt to do as South Africans.
“We need to import more players so we can compete with bigger countries. Those countries have more players playing in the Champions League and Europa League.”
Xulu has cemented his place within the nationwide aspect, Bafana underneath coach Hugo Broos and joins Thibang Phete as a free agent after leaving Al-Bataeh SC within the United Arab Emirates.
