Kaizer Chiefs latest | Why Ruzaigh Gamildien’s Amakhosi move failed!

Swallows head coach Brandon Truter has revealed the real reason behind Ruzaigh Gamildien‘s failed move to Kaizer Chiefs.

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Gamildien was close to joining Chiefs following the impressive season he had last term but according Truter, the two parties couldn’t agree terms.

At one stage, it was reported that Chiefs were willing to give Gamildien a one-year deal with an option to renew for a further year.

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However, the Bafana Bafana international seemingly didn’t agree to it, and now Truter feels Gamildien is in a better space hence the brace he scored against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

Truter admitted that the news of Gamildien possibly joining Chiefs disturbed his rhythm towards the end of last season.

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“He’s in a better space. I think last season, towards the end, when the news broke in the media that he might be going to Chiefs, and there were talks that he will be joining them as well, it disturbed his rhythm,” Truter told reporters.

“The deal fell through basically because I think the duration of the contract and what Chiefs were offering,” he confirmed.

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Truter further lauded Swallows chairman David Mogashoa for stepping in and offering Gamildien a better deal at the club, saying the gesture brought stability to the team.

“I’m just happy for our chairman to also step in and better the deal here at Swallows. That brought stability,” he added.

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“I think once a player is stable and the coach is happy with him, the players around him value him so much.

“The family atmosphere at Swallows is huge and Gamildien is part of that family. He also plays a part in keeping the atmosphere going,” explained Truter.

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“A stable player, a happy player will perform like this and I’m just happy for him,” concluded the Swallows mentor.