Chiefs sign Paez, Mathoho extends contract
KAIZER Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung has confirmed that the club has signed Gustavo Paez on a two-and-halfyear deal.
“We invited Paez for trials after identifying him through our scouting network,” said Motaung, adding: “The team has been playing well and creating ample chances but we’ve struggled to convert them.”
Kaizer Chiefs have scored 18 goals in 15 matches.
Paez (26), a 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.”
Amakhosi also welcome the return of Camaldine Abraw, who underwent knee surgery at the beginning of the season. “He is back in full training and we have reregistered him.”
Abraw is a marksman, which is a clear indication of intent to improve the Amakhosi’s firing line.
After renewing Lorenzo Gordinho’s contract, Amakhosi are delighted to confirm another extension. Erick “Tower” Mathoho has renewed his stay at Naturena.
“We are glad Tower has signed a new deal with us,” says Motaung.
“Tower signed a three-year extension to his existing contract.” The defender has committed to remain at Naturena until 2020.
Chiefs have so far kept the most clean sheets in the league and are amongthe teams who conceded the least number of goals, 12 from 15 matches in the league.
Paez’s signing and the contract extensions follow hot on the heels of the arrival of Joseph “Tight” Molangoane whose signing was finalised towards the end of 2016.
“Remember, it is not long ago that we concluded the signing of Molangoane in November,” says Motaung.
“Tight came in and has already showed his class by giving us some dimension in the team.” – ANA