Castro set to snub Chiefs?
A report from France on Monday suggested that Mamelodi Sundowns striker Leonardo Castro could sign for Ligue 1 side Amiens, even though Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns have already announced that the Colombian striker will join Amakhosi from the Brazilians in the January transfer window.
Leonardo Castro with Kaizer Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung
French newspaper L’Equipe reported on Monday that Amiens were looking to add Castro to their striking department.
Very interesting (or disturbing depending who you are) news for #absaprem transfer window : what's happening between #kaizerchiefs and Leo Castro's signature? French newspaper @lequipe announces that Amiens in Ligue 1 is likely to sign him in today's edition! @robertmarawa pic.twitter.com/hTbCrkRKFa
— Joseph Bertrand (@JoBertrand19) January 1, 2018
This led to frantic speculation on social media that Castro could indeed be about to snub Amakhosi and make a move instead to France, giving Chiefs an unwanted surprise at the start of 2018.
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