Andile Jali latest: What does the future hold?

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali is expected to make a decision on his future in the near future.

Jali has been out of the game since his dismissal from Moroka Swallows in January, and there has been little focus on him and his next career step.

This despite all the noise that was made soon after unceremoniously leaving Sundowns in February 2023.

The veteran midfielder was heavily linked with Kaizer Chiefs but it’s now public knowledge that the two parties couldn’t agree terms.

At the time, Cape Town City and AmaZulu were also reported to be keen on him but Jali ended up signing for Swallows.

However, his stay at the Dube Birds was cut short after he was found guilty of a player strike that ensued in December 2023, and the club terminated his contract.

Jali is now a free agent, but no team has publicly showed interest in his services at this stage but his agent Mike Makaab is hoping to secure him a deal in the near future.

Makaab believes Jali still has a lot to offer the local game despite uncertainties on whether he still wants to play or not.

But he won’t just sign with any team but a club that ticks all professional boxes, according to the former Bucs coach.

ANDILE JALI UPDATE ON HIS FUTURE

“So, with Andile Jali, there have been conversations regarding his future. We know how much he is loved by football lovers,” Makaab told Far Post.

“I mean, Jali had a wonderful career, and we have to look at a decision that is favourable for him. We are very confident that he still has a lot to offer.”

“His next move has to be with a club that ticks all professional boxes. If he makes the decision to continue, we will fully support that. Hopefully, the decision about his future can be final soon,” added Makaab.

WHICH TEAMS ARE LIKELY TO SIGN THE EX-BAFANA BAFANA STAR?

While it may be difficult to predict which teams are likely to sign Jali at this stage, chances of him signing with a mid-table club are huge.

For starters, AmaZulu have become known for signing experienced stars, and so far, those players have done well for them.

The same can be said about Sekhukhune United but whether or not Jali would be interested in playing for those teams remains to be seen.

The likelihood of Chiefs going for Jali appears to be non-existent at this stage with all the challenges they are currently facing.