Eswatini giants Mbabane Swallows have clarified Kwakhe Thwala's failed move to Chippa United.
The 21-year-old Eswatini national team left-back was on the verge of joining the Premier Soccer League club but the deal has since failed.
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Swallows issued a statement explaining why the deal could not go through.
"Mbabane Swallows and Chippa United had reached an agreement regarding the player's transfer, even up to a point where payment terms were put in place and agreed upon by both teams.
"Following these agreements, the player left for South Africa, where he was to be met and hosted by Chippa United.
"Upon arrival in South Africa, the player's experience was such that he had a change of heart regarding his move to Chippa United, opting instead to return to Eswatini where rejoined Mbabane Swallows training on the very same day of his return.
"Reports that Mbabane Swallows is behind the eventual unsuccessful transfer of the player are untrue, just as it is untrue that the club was unwilling to facilitate the player's transfer.
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"Mbabane Swallows remains committed to ensuring that all its players receive the respect and support expected from the club as per the rules and regulations set by the country's governing bodies.
"The club prides itself in ensuring that all its players are exposed to growth and development opportunities as has been witnessed by previous successful transfers involving the club.
"The club considers itself a living beacon in as far as international player transfers are concerned and this is a practice the club intends to maintain." read Swallows' statement.
Chippa United technical director Morgan Mammila could not be reached for comment even after few attempts.
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