Could Samir Nurkovic be on his way out from Kaizer Chiefs?

Nurkovic’s Chiefs contract is coming to an end in June, and it increasingly seems likely that he will then leave the club.

The Serbian striker has struggled for game time under Stuart Baxter. He missed large parts of the season due to a long-term injury but has not offered much on attack when has been able to play over the last season.

According to KickOff, quoting a source close to the situation, Chiefs asked for an extension on the deadline they set for Nurkovic’s contract, but failed to reach that agreement with the Serbian’s representatives.

“Though Chiefs have already made up their minds on other players that they are either keeping or releasing they are undecided on Samir which is why they have requested for an extension,” a source tells KickOff.

“It is rather awkward because that March 31 date was put by them, and this extension request will only suit them and not the player.

“What if they still don’t take up the option after that extension? That will leave the player in a difficult situation with lesser time to find another club.”

The situation has vastly differed from Nurkovic’s impressive first season with Chiefs, which saw him score 14 goals and earn an improved contract.