Banyana Banyana Superstar to earn R10 Million Annually: In a major move, Thembi Kgatlana is leaving Racing Louisville, the MLS club he joined in 2022. The well-travelled forward played for Benfica, Eibar and Atletico Madrid.
Kgatlana is now set to move to Tigres in a stunning transfer deal, which is said to include a transfer fee of $275,000 plus a further $25,000 in add-ons and a 5% stake in any potential future sales. Unable to play on x, as reported by Bekki Morgan, shared this information, noting that this activity marks the second largest departure for a player in NWSL history.
As part of his move to the Tigers, the 27-year-old striker is expected to earn an annual salary of $550,000, which is equivalent to 10 million. This means a huge deal for Kgatlana, underscoring his prowess and value in the football transfer market.
Notably, Kgatlana’s national team mate Jermaine Seoposenwe is currently playing for Monterrey in Mexico. The prospect of the two South Africans facing off in Central America adds an element of excitement to the game, something that could spark a fierce rivalry as they travel on their Mexican football journey.
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