Golden Arrows forward Knox 'Mjomane' Mutizwa has been told not to be swayed by the wind set to be created by the interest in his services as he continues delivering top drawer performances.
Mutizwa has had 10 goal contributions (six goals and four assists) in eight games since the turn of the New Year.
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The lad from Pelandaba in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is the league's form man in 2023 and his effectiveness was evident on Sunday when he struck a double against Kaizer Chiefs – the team that made enquiries about him last season.
"It's not the name of the team but rather the size of the package and happiness in getting game time," says his fellow countryman Wilfred Mugeyi, who was faced with the same situation at Bush Bucks during his playing days.
Mutizwa is now into his seventh year at Arrows while Mugeyi also stuck out most of his best years at Bucks.
"If he is getting offers then it could be his choice to stay at Arrows just like I decided to stay at Bush Bucks despite offers from Chiefs and (Mamelodi) Sundowns.
"I decided to stay because I was happy so in Mutizwa's case I don't know why he has been at Arrows this long.
"Maybe he is getting the best money at Arrows.
"Let us not be deceived by the name of the club when we don't have the figures of his package at hand.
"From a distance the impression is that the big teams pay a lot, but I was once in a situation what I earned at Bush Bucks was better than what I was being offered on Gauteng.
"One of the bosses of the big teams who I sat with didn't believe that I was earning better at Bucks than what he was offering, and I said he should phone my boss Sturu Pasiya.
"That club boss walked away and confirmed my earnings on the phone with someone and came back to say he will increase my salary by R2000, and I refused.
"To move must be worth it and for me it wasn't.
"So, let us not underestimate what Mutizwa is earning at Arrows because he could be earning good money and sees no reason to move.
"He is turning 30 this year so the age factor comes into effect.
"Another issue could that maybe he is scared of challenges and might think that if I go to Chiefs he might not play as much as he wants to," says Mugeyi.
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