Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says he has not received any coaching offers following the club’s sale to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM), adding that the way TTM handled his position at the club was embarrassing.
Former Bidvest Wits chairman Raymond Hack insists the 99-year-old history of Wits won’t be wiped out after Bidvest sold off their top- flight status, adding the club will aim to earn their way back to the PSL.
Bidvest Wits have finally confirmed that the club has been sold to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila pending approval from the PSL executive committee.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits have reportedly agreed a fee for the transfer of goalkeeper Ricardo Goss.
The South African Football Players’ Union (Safpu) says that Bidvest Wits players needn’t feel threatened or intimidated, with the union to be making sure everything is done by the book and players are protected after the club was sold to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzhivhandila.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila have confirmed that the club will not be able to afford the salaries of a number of Bidvest Wits players after sealing a deal to buy the club, putting the likes of Thulani Hlatshwayo, Deon Hotto and others all up for sale.
Orlando Pirates look to be on the verge of securing the signatures of Bidvest Wits pair Thulani Hlatshwayo and Deon Hotto, with the club reportedly already agreeing deals with the Clever Boys.
With the supposed sale of Bidvest Wits currently up in the air, the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are circling for a feeding frenzy which could turn the league upside down.
With reports continuing to suggest the imminent sale of Bidvest Wits, coach Gavin Hunt has revealed that nothing has been discussed with the squad and if the sale goes through, they would all have to accept their unemployment and move on.