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Mendieta: Kaizer Chiefs make contact with Stellenbosch FC regarding in-form Argentine star.
WHAT WAS SAID?: “Chiefs have made contact just to check Junior’s availability,” a source told GOAL.
“They also did the same thing with Zitha and Ashley before they opened transfer talks towards the end of last season.
“So, I wouldn’t be surprised if they can came back and made an attempt to sign Junior because he is a superb player.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chiefs and Stellenbosch have a good working relationship which saw Kwinika and Du Preez join the Soweto giants from the Western Cape side in a double swoop deal worth around R13 million in June last year.
If Amakhosi end up signing Mendieta, the gifted player would bring goals and creativity to the four-time champions’ squad having netted five times and provided six assists in 18 matches across all competitions for Stellies this term.
The Corrientes-born player initially joined Stellenbosch on loan from Argentinian club Lanus in 2020 before coach Steve Barker’s side decided to sign him on a long-term deal in 2021 after purchasing him.
WHAT IS NEXT FOR CHIEFS?: Coach Arthur Zwane’s side will renew their rivalry with Orlando Pirates on Saturday as the two local football heavyweights clash in a massive PSL clash.
