The Siya crew broke the news of both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates’ interest in bringing the player back to his home country.
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He claims he was promised an improved contract just six months into a four-and-a-half-year deal.
It was then reported that the Buccaneers were leading the race for the player’s signature, with the club’s chairman Irvin Khoza keen to open the chequebook for the player’s services.
The 34-year-old midfielder, who was also linked with a move to the Premier Soccer League, was released by Everton this summer.
On Kone specifically, he added: “He’s still playing for a different team than Everton so I don’t speak about him”.
France Football goes so far as to indicate that the defender has already reached an agreement in principle with the Hornets.
Sunderland have announced the signing of midfielder Steven Pienaar on a deal until the end of the 2016-17 campaign.
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Sunderland have today confirmed the signing of former South African global winger Steven Pienaar on a one-year deal.
