Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly still keen to offer legendary goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune a new role within the club's marketing and commercial department.
The 37-year-old Khune left the Phefeni Glamour Boys before the start of the new season after his contract was not renewed. He is believed to have initially declined the offer as he still wanted to continue playing.
However, since leaving the Chiefs he has been unable to land a new team and has been working as a pundit for SABC Sport and serving as an ambassador for betting company TopBet.
According to Soccer Laduma the Soweto giants believe that the veteran shot-stopper still has a lot to offer and still want him to form part of the club.
“Yes, the club still wants to work with Itu [Khune]. They feel that he still has a lot to offer outside the playing field and that's why the talks never stopped.
“The club understands that he has other responsibilities in his life but they are looking at a possible way of formulating a conducive working partnership which will suit both parties and that's why they are still talking to him regarding that position in the marketing and commercial department with Jessica," a source told the publication.
The report further added that the club believes Khune could also "contribute to the team by teaching the young goalkeepers the ropes."
“For now it could be for the marketing and commercial department but they also want him to do his coaching badges and impact his knowledge to the young and upcoming goalkeepers. The club believes he still has a lot to contribute to the team in terms of teaching the young goalkeepers the ropes as he has been there and done almost everything for the team. So, no matter which department works for him, the club still wants him back.”
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