Agent refutes AmaZulu claim of player’s disinterest in football

AmaZulu FC president was recently quoted, suggesting that midfielder Mswati Mavuso had lost interest in playing football. 

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According to reports, Mavuso was offered a severance pay, which he declined. An opportunity to go on loan since he wasn’t in coach Pablo Martin’s plans was also made, but he refused both options.

However, Mavuso’s agent, Minenhle Mkhize, has stepped in to set the record straight and defend his player while providing clarity on the AmaZulu situation.

In a Facebook post, Mkhize stated, “Setting the record straight on the lies that Mswati doesn’t want to play football. 

“We are deeply saddened by the statement made by the chairman of AmaZulu that Mswati Mavuso doesn’t want to play football anymore. That is far from the truth.”

Mkhize explained that Mavuso joined AmaZulu as a possible replacement for Makhahleleni Makhaula, who left for Orlando Pirates last season. 

He was offered a five-month contract with an option to renew, with the option due at the end of May.

However, the club exercised the option before the designated date. Mkhize noted that Mavuso returned for preseason at AmaZulu believing he had a two-year contract, only to be informed that he was not part of Pablo Martin’s plans.

AmaZulu then offered Mavuso a contract termination with six months’ pay as compensation while he still had two years left on his contract. 

The agent pointed out that the compensation amount was high, and taxes would significantly reduce it. Mavuso also did not decline a loan opportunity, according to Mkhize.

Mavuso not paid his September salary yet, says agent

He further stated that they attempted to place Mavuso with other clubs, but it was too late at that point. 

Mavuso proposed that the club pay him a one-year salary as compensation, along with his signing-on fee and accommodation allowance. However, the club was unwilling to agree to those terms, leading the player to decide to serve out his contract.

“My client asked if the club can pay him a one year’s salary as compensation, his signing-on fee plus his accommodation allowance. 

“The club wasn’t prepared to offer him that and the player decided to serve his contract. 

“It is not true that he doesn’t want to play football. He is still keen to play football but doesn’t want to be bulldozed.” 

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Mkhize also revealed that Mavuso had not received his September salary as of the sixth of the month and that they had informed the club about the situation, with promises made by the club to resolve it.