Billiat is staying with Chiefs – agent
THE wave of speculation about
Kaizer Chiefs star forward Khama Billiat returning to Mamelodi Sundowns always pops up whenever football is approaching a transfer window.
This has been the case again recently and the Zimbabwean’s business manager, Mike Ngobeni, has become familiar with it.
Ngobeni has vehemently denied that his client might be on the move to his ex-club, confirming that Billiat is committed to his contract with the Glamour Boys.
The arrival of Billiat whipped Chiefs fans into a frenzy but the Zimbabwean is yet to deliver at full steam like he did at Chloorkop.
With niggling injuries hampering his consistency, Billiat has blown hot and cold and Amakhosi faithful are patiently waiting for him to rediscover his best form.
Ngobeni has clarified the future of Billiat at Amakhosi.
“If there’s any club that wants to buy Khama, they must go to Kaizer Chiefs and buy him.
“Khama is not free and he has never complained about Chiefs. These are just rumours, he is happy at Chiefs.
“If someone wants him, they can call me and I will refer them to Chiefs. But I understand (the rumours), Khama is a big name now.
I don’t remember a day when he called me and said please find me a new club,” Ngobeni said.
When the Premier Soccer League (PSL) action resumes, the Zimbabwean international will be hoping to put a string of unconvincing performances behind him and do something spectacular.
“Khama will be entering the last year of his contract with Chiefs next season but has a two year option. Not a lot of people were happy when he moved to Chiefs and the speculation on package and buying of cars has made things worse. His personal life is his personal life but the problem about us black people is that we are born with jealousy. We have this illusion that if you are driving a Lamborghini you must be arrested.
“His situation is like Paul Pogba at Manchester United. Even if he does nothing, they are always all over him. When he is injured, Pogba is not supposed to be injured. If the team loses, it is Pogba. It is a same thing with Khama (at Chiefs),” Ngobeni lamented.
Chiefs are going through a few barren years without any silverware. With Amakhosi at the summit of the table, all eyes will be on Billiat and company to restore their glory days.
“Khama will always give his all if he is given an opportunity to play. He was not forced to sign with Chiefs and he is happy at Chiefs. He is also aware that he can’t switch clubs now. But as you know in football anything can happen but for now he remains a Chiefs player,” Ngobeni added.