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Cape Town City have officially announced the signing of former Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Thulani Serero, marking his long-awaited return to South African football. The 34-year-old ex-Bafana Bafana playmaker, who has 41 appearances for the senior national team, returns home after more than a decade abroad, having featured for Ajax Amsterdam, Vitesse Arnhem, Al-Jazira, and Khor Fakkan. During his time in Europe and the Middle East, Serero collected an impressive haul of silverware, including three Eredivisie titles, a Dutch Super Cup, the UAE Cup, and the UAE Super Cup.
Serero joins City as a free agent more than a year after leaving Khor Fakkan. The club confirmed his signing, with a statement reading: Cape Town City Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Thulani Serero, marking his monumental return to South Africa's top flight. A product of Soweto, South Africa's football heartland, Serero began his professional journey at Ajax Cape Town (now Cape Town Spurs) in 2008 before securing a move to Ajax Amsterdam three years later. His last season in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) saw him sweep individual accolades, including the PSL Footballer of the Year, Player of the Season, Players' Player of the Season, and the ABSA Premiership Red Hot Young Player awards, after leading Ajax Cape Town to a runners-up finish.
City head coach Muhsin Ertugral will be banking on Serero's vast experience to guide the team towards a strong finish in the league. Currently 10th in the Betway Premiership standings, with 21 points from 19 games, the Citizens next face AmaZulu at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Sunday. Serero's signing is seen as a significant acquisition as his presence will not only strengthen the midfield for City but also provide mentorship to younger players within the squad, given his experience. Before he left the country, he set the league on fire, winning several awards in the PSL all in 2011.
Some of Serero's achievements include:
- Three Eredivisie titles with Ajax
- A Dutch Super Cup
- The UAE Cup
- The UAE Super Cup
- PSL Footballer of the Year
- PSL Player of the Season
- PSL Players’ Player of the Season
- ABSA Premiership Red Hot Young Player
The signing of Thulani Serero is a significant boost to Cape Town City, and fans will be eager to see him in action. With his leadership and experience, Serero is expected to make a positive impact on the team and help them improve their position in the league. As the Citizens look to turn their season around, the addition of Serero could be just what they need to push for a strong finish.
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