Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of midfielder Thabo Celeafter reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.
The Soweto giants announced on Monday that Cele’s exit follows discussions between the player and the club, bringing an end to his time at Naturena as Chiefs continue to reshape their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.
“Kaizer Chiefs have terminated Thabo Cele’s contract by mutual agreement, following constructive discussions between both parties. The decision will allow Cele to pursue new opportunities while Amakhosi continue to reshape their squad for the 2026/27 season,” the club said.
Cele joined Chiefs with considerable expectations
Cele joined Chiefs with considerable expectations and was regarded as an important addition to the midfield, but his spell at the club ultimately ended sooner than anticipated.
The 29-year-old midfielder now becomes a free agent and can pursue his next move after Chiefs opted to bring their contractual relationship to an end.
The club thanked Cele for his contribution while also wishing him well for the next chapter of his career.
We thank ‘Induna Yendawo’ for his commitment during
“We thank ‘Induna Yendawo’ for his commitment during his time at Kaizer Chiefs and wish him the very best in his future career,” Chiefs added.
Cele’s departure is another indication of the changes taking place at Amakhosi as the club attempts to build a squad capable of challenging consistently for major honours.
The midfielder’s exit also leaves Chiefs with another position to address as the technical team continues to assess the squad and determine which players form part of their plans for the new season.
For Cele, attention will now turn to finding his next club.
Chiefs have not disclosed the details
Chiefs have not disclosed the details of the agreement that led to Cele’s contract being terminated.
His departure comes as Amakhosi continue what promises to be another busy period of squad restructuring, with both arrivals and departures expected before the new season gets fully underway.
Source: iol.co.za
