Excitement is in the air following the rumour of Thembinkosi Lorch's potential switch to Naturena, but a Kaizer Chiefs legend refuses to join in on the bandwagon.
According to reports, Chiefs' football manager Bobby Motaung is working diligently to bring Lorch to their camp in the current January transfer window.
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Talks between them and Mamelodi Sundowns are said to be progressing well.
However, former Amakhosi captain Lifa Gqosha has expressed concerns about Lorch's age, stating that at 31, he may be nearing his expiry date in professional football.
"Are we becoming a retirement village? It feels like we are turning into an old age home," notes the former defender, speaking to KickOff.com.
"Is it possible to build a team with players who are 30 years old and above? I understand the need for experience, but are they not satisfied with the experienced players they already have?
"When building a team, you must invest in youngsters. I'm not questioning Lorch's abilities, but at his age, how long can he maintain his form?" Gqosha adds.
The man who also played for Bush Bucks is concerned Lorch might not perform at his peak two years from now, meaning the team would need to start from scratch, thus repeating the cycle.
"As a player myself, I would take advantage of such opportunities because it is a chance to earn money. Yet, at the same time, there may be a strong desire to play and prove critics wrong, which complicates the situation.
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"Ultimately, I don't believe that such a signing would help solve Kaizer Chiefs' problems.
"For me, it's a definite 'no'."