Jali part ways with Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali part ways with the team after 4 years he joined as a free agent from Belgiant. This comes after the 33-year-old allegedly arrived at their Chloorkop base under the influence of alcohol.
Jali last played for the Downs in February against Richards Bay in the Nedbank Cup round of 32, coming on as a substitute.
Jali’s agent Mike Makaab of Prosport International, said they are in the process of finalising a mutual termination, which will be done during the course of this week. He will leave on a positive and amicable basis.
Jali won five league titles, including the 2022/23 season that has just ended with the Brazilians crowned champions.
“An official statement will come from the club, but when a “new coach” comes in to the building…he has his own thoughts and ideas, and we have to respect that and so does AJ,” the agent added.
“I know that Sundowns are very appreciative of the value that Andile has brought to the club and he is too of the way he was welcomed. He wore the captain’s armband, which is one of the great achievements. There’s absolutely nothing else other than purely technical reasons.”
“We are trying to finalise the issue with Sundowns out of respect for both parties. He wants to play, he believes he’s got two more years at least. He was outstanding last year and good in the first few months of this season – but things can change. We will have to play it by ear now,” explained Makaab.
“Then we have to get him ready for pre-season. He’s got a personal trainer at the moment and he is very motivated for the next chapter. I still believe, and this is my opinion, that he is the best No.6 in the land.”
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