According to a second insider, an additional factor as to why Chiefs may have lost interest in pursuing Serero, is the signing of Gaston Sirino at the beginning of this season. Sirino's qualities and role in Amakhosi's midfield are believed to have influenced the club's strategy regarding Serero.
"They also felt that by having Sirino they would no longer need Serero as the two play almost a similar kind of football and that they also have youngsters like Mdu Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi who can play in similar positions as well. So those are some of the reasons why they might not sign Serero," the second insider revealed.
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While Siya sources have indicated it is unlikely for Serero to sign for Chiefs, it remains to be seen if Amakhosi's strategy does change in future based on other factors which could make the club reconsider him.