Reports: Kaizer Chiefs forced to pay millions for Stuart Baxter decision

✔︎ Fact Checked by TDPel News Desk

By Samantha Allen

Published: May 1, 2022 | 3:45 PM GMT

As reported here on The South African late last week, Amakhosi announced Baxter’s exit after a string of poor results and even more disappointing performances.

The decision also meant that the club is obliged to cover Baxter’s salary for the next three months as per the contract agreement.

According to Soccer Laduma, the Glamour Boys will pay Baxter over R3 million.

“It is understood that Baxter was able to negotiate a month extra than [Giovanni] Solinas, [Ernst] Middendorp, and Gavin Hunt…,” the report said in the outlet’s latest issue.

“Siya sources have indicated that Baxter is expected to be paid out a figure upward of R3 million, having signed off a four-month settlement fee.”

ARTHUR ZWANE REVEALS MASSIVE AMBITIONS

Baxter’s departure has given a lifetime chance to Arthur Zwane to coach the biggest club in South African sports. The former winger has six games to convince the club’s bosses not to look elsewhere for a head coach next season.

So how is Zwane feeling and what vision does he have at this moment? The Soweto-born coach has shared a rather exciting and boundless dream.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.