Kaizer Chiefs star showing German and English experience
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has Bradley Cross in his backline and he is looking rather impressive.
KAIZER CHIEFS SIGN BRADLEY CROSS
After 24 appearances for Golden Arrows last season, which was just a season after leaving Maritzburg United, Cross has secured a four-year deal at Kaizer Chiefs.
“Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to welcome their sixth signing of the current transfer window, Bradley Cross, from Golden Arrows. The talented left-back has committed his exceptional skills and versatility to Amakhosi for the next four years,” Amakhosi said.
“Cross, who as a teenager played for Schalke 04’s Under-19 team in Germany, as well as captained Newcastle United’s U21 and U23 teams in England, is known for his dynamic play and defensive prowess. He was a standout performer in the Premier Soccer League last season. His hard work was rewarded with a call-up to the national team, Bafana Bafana, by coach Hugo Broos,” Kaizer Chiefs added.
SCHALKE AND NEWCASTLE IQ
Speaking to the media after Cross’ debut for Amakhosi, his agent, Rob Moore, believes Cross is one of the best in South Africa when it comes to decision-making on the pitch, thanks to his development in Europe.
“He has a great football IQ which I think he picked up not only at Newcastle but more at Schalke at U19 level. He was working under Norbert Elgert, he’s been there for [30 years], and he has coached some Schalke legends, including Manuel Neuer and Leroy Sané,” Moore said via iDiski Times.
“He instilled a great football IQ in Brad and I think he reads the game on par with anyone in the league, which is why you will see great stuff from him. I think the new Chiefs coach Nabi will be able to unlock a part of Brad that we haven’t seen because I think they will be on the same wavelength, especially his experience abroad,” Moore concluded.
FULL LIST OF NEW SIGNINGS
- Bongani Sam, 26, Left-Back
- Fiacre Ntwari, 24, Goalkeeper
- Rushwin Dortley, 22, Left Central Defender
- Gaston Sirino, 33, Forward
- Inacio Miguel, 28, Right Central Defender
- Bradley Cross, 23, Left-Back
- Njabulo Blom, 24, Central Midfielder.
WHICH NEW KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYER HAS IMPRESSED YOU THE MOST?
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