Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of South Africa right-back Siboniso Gaxa from Belgian side Lierse SK.
The 28-year-old, who played 43 times for De Pallieters, has penned a three-year contract with Amakhosi.
Gaxa has signed a three-year contract with the option to renew for one year. He is the first of the 10 players club boss Kaizer Motaung suggested he will invest in ahead of next season.
Nominees for the Absa Premiership End of Season AwardsThe nominees for the 2011/2012 Absa Premiership Awards, in no particular order are:Absa HOT Young Player:· Lucky Baloyi – Kaizer Chiefs· Ronwen Williams – SuperSport United· Lehlohonolo Masalesa – Bidvest Wits
Absa Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season:· Wayne Sandilands – Mamelodi Sundowns· Ronwen Williams – SuperSport United· Moeneeb Josephs – Orlando PiratesAbsa–lutely Awesome Goal:· Clifford Mulenga – Golden Arrows vs Bloemfontein Celtic· David Mathebula – Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates· Benni McCarthy – Orlando Pirates vs Maritzburg United
Absa Premiership Coach of the Season:· Gavin Hunt – SuperSport United· Gordon Igesund – Moroka Swallows· Steve Khompela – Free State StarsAbsa Premiership Player of the Season:· David Mathebula – Moroka Swallows· Siyabonga Sangweni – Orlando Pirates· Siyabonga Nomvethe – Moroka SwallowsAbsa Premiership Player’s Player of the Season:· Teko Modise· David Mathebula· Siyabonga Nomvethe
Lille star Eden Hazard is expected to make a final decision on his future on Monday, with Manchester City huge favourites to beat rivals United to the attacker’s signature. The £32 million-rated Belgium international has already announced that he will leave Lille this summer and once again confirmed that he will sign for one of the Manchester clubs in an interview on Monday. CHAIRMAN EYES DOMINATION Khaldoon Al Mubarak is hoping for more trophies for Manchester City Hazard says he has “90 per cent” decided on his future and newly-crowned Premier League champions City believe they are in line to land the 21-year-old barring a last-minute change of heart. Both United and City are in constant negotiations with the player’s agent as he looks to secure the best possible deal for his client, who was voted the Ligue 1 player of the season and is one of the most highly rated talents in Europe. Hazard will play his final game for Lille against Nancy on Sunday night and will confirm his decision on his next club the following day. City have offered Hazard wages in the region of £100,000-a-week and the assurance of regular football to lure him to the Etihad Stadium. In an attempt to convince the attacking midfielder to join Roberto Mancini’s team, they have also shown him around the city to look at houses and he was a guest at the Manchester derby at the end of April. Le Parisien has also suggested that City have agreed to play Lille in a pre-season friendly this summer to open the French club’s new stadium, which has prompted claims it could be part of a deal for Hazard. Hazard has been in stunning form this season, scoring 17 goals and providing 15 assists at the club where he has spent his entire professional career after joining at the age of 14. CITY TO REIGN? 11/8 Manchester City are 11/8 to win the 2012-13 Premier League with sportingbet He has consistently spoken of his desire to play in the Premier League next term and when asked on Monday where he will be playing, he replied: “To Manchester, as I have already said. The decision will be taken soon. “I have made my choice 90 per cent. There are always small things that can change everything. You will soon know where my future lies. “City have won the title this year, and they have great players, a great coach and a nice project. “At United, we all know [Sir Alex] Ferguson and all the talented players he has in his squad.”
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Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Shenhua are thought to be ready to offer Brazilian midfielder Kaka €15M per year to sign for the club. Kaka’s future at Real Madrid is in some doubt, with the former AC Milan man having failed to hit the heights of his Rossoneri days. A big money switch to China could suit both club and player – and each would be well compensated. In addition to Kaka himself pocketing some €15M per year, Real Madrid would also bag a transfer fee of €25M for the 30-year-old, according to El Economista . While this is substantially less than the €65M Los Blancos shelled out to buy Kaka in 2009, it is still a reasonable return for a player who has struggled to live up to his status as 2007 Ballon d’Or winner. Shanghai Shenhua are on the lookout for further big names to join the side in the summer, following an underwhelming start to the Chinese Super League season which saw coach Jean Tigana sacked. Nicolas Anelka joined the Blue Devil in January from Chelsea, while the Chinese giants are still trying to persuade Didier Drogba to move east.
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Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is in no rush to sort out his club future. The 26-year-old, who was at the centre of one of last summer’s most protracted transfer sagas over a move to Chelsea which did not materialise, will wait until after the European Championship to make any decisions. The Croatia international told the Daily Mirror: “I will decide about my future after the Euros. “I will make the decision where to continue my career. I’m ready for the big tests.” Tottenham’s participation in the Champions League next term depends on the result of this season’s final, as Chelsea will take the fourth available spot if they beat Bayern Munich on Saturday.
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