Percy Tau back on the market — Chiefs, Sundowns, Pirates all linked
Back on the market Bafana Bafana's Percy Tau is currently on the hunt for a new club after his contract with Qatar SC expired at the end of last season. Photo: BackpagePix.
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South African football icon Percy Tau is on the move again, and a number of Betway Premiership clubs could soon battle it out for his signature.
The 31-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns forward is currently on the hunt for a new club after his contract with Qatar SC expired at the end of last season.
Tau was heavily linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs before the last campaign kicked off, but he ultimately chose to move to the Middle East after his time with the Egyptian giants Al Ahly ended. Naturally, Chiefs have once again been mentioned as a possible destination.
Speaking to Robert Marawa on MSW on Wednesday night, Tau said he was open to returning to the PSL, adding that he was willing to speak to as many potential suitors as possible. A possible return to Sundowns was also not off the table.
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“There are still other clubs in the PSL. I mean, I’ve played for Sundowns, so I cannot write them off,” Tau said during the radio show on Johannesburg’s 947. “It’s a team that I played for and I’ve won trophies. I’ve got so much love for the team and the fans.
“So, it will have to take a good deal to agree. If Sundowns were not to offer me a contract and Chiefs do, then okay, it’s not my fault… But I will listen to anybody. Let’s not rule out Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch, or SuperSport United.
“I will not rule out anyone, but then my decision will be based on who gives me a contract.
“Of course, Sundowns still have my love, but then it will be based on who offers me a contract, because at the end of the day I still have to support my family. I’m not going to take just any offer.
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Out of all the clubs mentioned, Chiefs are probably the ones who are more desperate for a player of Tau’s ability and experience. At times last season, Nasreddine Nabi’s men did well and wore teams down but were unable to completely kill them off, as they lacked experience — especially in the final third.
Tau, who has won multiple titles throughout his career, including three CAF Champions League crowns, is a player who could give them the edge they currently lack.
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