Khama Billiat's Future at Kaizer Chiefs: Negotiations Set to Escalate
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As the season draws to a close, the future of Khama Billiat at Kaizer Chiefs is anything but certain. For quite some time, it has been widely expected that Billiat’s contract will not be renewed when it expires after this season, bringing an end to his five-year stint at Naturena. However, in more recent reports, it’s seemed that the sentiment has in fact changed, with negotiations now underway for a possible one-year extension at the club.
The talks come with a condition however, as reports have suggested that Billiat could have to take a 50% pay cut in order for the extension to be accepted. This could be a huge ask for the 32-year-old, who is currently one of the club’s highest paid players on a reported salary of over R500 000 per month. It remains to be seen how negotiations progress, and whether the playmaker will accept a pay cut if that is the condition in question.
Coach Arthur Zwane is apparently keen for Billiat to remain at the club, and in a recent interview with the Chiefs media department, the Zimbabwean international provided more details into his recovery progress and the mental battle he has endured.
The next few weeks will be crucial for Billiat and Kaizer Chiefs, as the negotiations are expected to escalate and the future of the player is decided. With the club’s remaining games against SuperSport United and Cape Town City, the outcome of these talks could have a major effect on the team’s performance and the direction they take going forward.
