Richards Bay FC have beaten both SuperSport United and Magesi FC for the services of striker Thabiso Kutumela.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns lad was due to join SuperSport, but a change of heart saw him moving down to KwaZulu-Natal to join Richards Bay.
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Kutumela has since signed a three-year deal with the Natal Rich Boyz.
The player who has also turned out for Orlando Pirates will start training with his new club on Monday.
According to our informant, both Matsatsantsa and Magesi could not match the offer made by the Natal Rich Boy for the services of the pint-sized attacker.
"There were two offers on the table from PSL. Remember, the boy was on a bigger salary at Mamelodi Sundowns.
"He has taken a big cut in his salary, but half a loaf is better than nothing," revealed the source.
Richards Bay have already recruited midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe to bolster their squad after surviving relegation through the relegation/promotion play-offs at the end of last season.
The dreadlocked star has joined as a free agent after being handed his clearance by Kaizer Chiefs last week.
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Meanwhile, the KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit has retained the services of coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi after being handed a two-year deal.