SuperSport United may lose defender Ime Okon at no cost come the top of the season following a brand new twist in negotiations.
Simply final week, The South African reported that Okon had agreed a brand new three-year cope with Matsatsantsa.
And this was confirmed by SuperSport United CEO Stanley Matthews however that seems to be removed from the reality.
Now, SABC Sport stories that Okon will, the truth is, be a free from July ought to the 2 events not attain settlement.
And that is in keeping with Okon’s agent Glyn Binkin, who additionally confirmed there’s European curiosity in his consumer.
Okon beforehand attracted curiosity from Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv, and he even went for a trial.
Nevertheless, Matthews revealed that the 20-year-old defender had determined towards shifting to Kyiv within the close to future.
Maybe, his resolution stems from the continuing political struggle between Ukraine and Russia.
Binkin mentioned Okon’s focus proper now could be to assist relegation-threatened SuperSport United to maintain their in place within the Betway Premiership.
SUPERSPORT UNITED COULD LOSE IME OKON FOR FREE
“He has not signed a brand new contract as but. The membership have indicated that they want to supply him a brand new contract, however as issues stand in the mean time he’s free as of 30 June 2025,” mentioned Binkin.
“And proper now, we’re contemplating all our choices on this regard.”
“There’s certainly actual curiosity within the participant from good European territories, which we’re certainly assessing, however for now he’s targeted on serving to SuperSport stay within the Premier Soccer League,” concluded Binkin.
HOW WILL THIS END?
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