Itumeleng Khune has responded to talk about retiring from football after he was honoured by Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
The 36-year-old returned to field for the first time this year and played as a second half substitute in the goalless draw with Polokwane City in the penultimate clash of the season in the DStv Premiership.
Khune gave thanks to club and supporters while also revealing that occasion had nothing to do with his future, revealing he will sit down with the club.
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“Ja, thank you very much I’m very humbled by the support I’ve been getting throughout the years from my family, my wife, kids,” Khune told SuperSport TV.
In recent times, the shot-stopper admits things haven’t gone well with injuries and being out of the team a major worry as the club struggled for results.
“Kaizer Chiefs family, the Khune family, the Makhunga family and each and everyone out there whose been supportive through thick and thin.
“Things were not been going well at some point, I’ve been getting injuries, career threatening injuries but people didn’t lose hope.
People were always supporting me, I was getting messages on all social platforms, including my WhatsApp was always busy and I’m grateful for the support I’ve been getting throughout the years.
“But this journey is still long, we still going to see each other. We still going to travel together, as much as we have been travelling it and I appreciate everything and everyone has done for me.
“It’s not a farewell, the club made it clear that they are honouring me for 25 years of service they didn’t say we’re bidding farewell to Itumeleng Khune.
“So, I think we will go back sit down and discuss the future. But for now, nothing has been confirmed yet and my legs can still carry me for the next couple of years, so I will continue giving my all,” he added.
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