On February 18, 2024, a DStv Premiership match took place between Royal AM and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Edson Castillo of Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Matlaba of Royal AM were among the players on the field during the match. There is speculation about the potential sale of Edson Castillo, with a reported price tag of R40 million by Soccer Laduma.
However, Kaizer Chiefs are looking to extend his contract and are set to trigger Castillo’s one-year option, potentially extending his contract to June 2027. This move is aimed at maintaining negotiating power and ensuring the player remains with the team. Zamalek FC has shown interest in Castillo, and while negotiations are ongoing, the appointment of a new coach at the end of the season is expected to be a major factor in any decisions regarding player transfers.
The team is keen to retain their players until the new coach is in place. Despite a strong start to the season, Castillo’s performance has dipped along with the team’s recent poor performance. Soccer Laduma reached out to Chiefs for comment, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.