Mike Makaab, the agent of Kobamelo Kodisang has confirmed the latest twist in the player’s proposed move to Chaves.
Last week, Kodisang’s move to newly promoted Primeira Liga side Chaves was close to completion but it has fallen through for now.
Makaab gave an update on the difficult talks between Chaves and Braga on Monday.
“It came as a surprise to us because everything was seemingly agreed upon but there was one particular clause in the loan agreement that Braga weren’t happy with,” he said on Gagasi FM.
“They have been a little bit tough but we must also understand that they have an asset, so they want to make sure that they secure their interest going forward.
“That’s where the complications came in. We’re still positive that we can achieve something with this deal, either a loan with an option or an outright transfer.
“He’s returned to training with Braga at the moment but the two clubs are engaged in discussion and we’re also involved and trying to mediate in trying to find common ground between the two clubs.
“One thing that we cannot allow is for KK to play another season in the reserve team and that is something that is not going to happen, I can tell you now.”
When asked whether the difficulties between Braga and Chaves would open the door for Kaizer Chiefs, who were interested in Kodisang earlier in the window but couldn’t agree onto a deal with Braga, Makaab said that Amakhosi have since moved on.
“They gave it their best shot and now we can see that Braga isn’t an easy club to deal with. They’re a big club in Portugal and these clubs in Europe are not easy to deal with,” he added.
“I think the chances of that happening are not great, I think that deal has come and gone. Kaizer Chiefs have quite rightly withdrawn because they’ve already filled that position.
“The focus for us now is to ensure that KK stays in Europe and plays at a top level in Portugal.”
