Sports Reporter
JOHANNESBURG – KAIZER CHIEFS have confirmed signing of Gustavo Paez on a two and half year deal.
According to club Manager Bobby Motaung , the player was invited for trials after identifying him through their scouting network.
The team has been playing well and creating ample chances but we’ve struggled to convert them.” , said Motaung.
Kaizer Chiefs have scored eighteen goals in fifteen matches.
Gustavo Paez (26), Venezuelan national with an Italian passport, arrived in Naturena as a free agent. Paez played the last two seasons for Venezuela’s Sociedad Civil Estudiantes De Merida FC. “In the period he spent with us on trial, we observed aspects that we need in the team,” comments Motaung. “He has good technical abilities and is a team player. We welcome him and wish him all of the best. There are no guarantees in football but we are confident that he will form part of the solution in our goal scoring area.”
Meanwhile ,Amakhosi have welcomed the return of Camaldine Abraw, who underwent knee surgery at the beginning of the season.
“We are happy with the recovery of Abraw,He is back in full training and we have reregistered him.” says Motaung.
Abraw is a marksman, which is a clear indication of intent to improve the Amakhosi’s firing line.
Following Lorenzo Gordinho’s contract extension, Amakhosi are delighted to confirm another extension. Erick ‘Tower’ Mathoho has renewed his stay.
“We are glad Tower has signed a new deal with us,” adds Motaung.
On the closing of the transfer window period today, Motaung concludes, “Talent identification is an on-going process and it never stops. We are also in the process of developing players at our youth academy.”
-CAJ News