Njabulo Blom

It always seemed likelier that he would leave, and now Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced that Njabulo Blom will leave the club.

And, of course, it’s a feather in the club’s cap to once again produce a top prospect through the academy who can go and hone his skills and shine abroad. “This is part of the plan for us to unearth talent of international standard. Blom made 94 appearances for Amakhosi. It’s a bittersweet departure because I think it’s no secret to Amakhosi’s faithful how highly we value Njabulo Blom. Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom holds a lot of powerful cards. After months of speculation, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Njabulo Blom will be leaving the club.

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of midfielder Njabulo Blom after months of speculation on his future. The national team midfielder has completed ...

“This is part of the plan for us to unearth talent of international standard. “It’s a bittersweet departure because I think it’s no secret to Amakhosi’s faithful how highly we value Njabulo Blom. “From a personal point of view, it’s great to see a young man who grew up in the system now being afforded the opportunity to expand his horizons,” said the club’s Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.

Kaizer Chiefs have announced midfielder Njabulo Blom is moving to US Major League Soccer team St Louis City SC which is coached by former Bafana Bafana ...

Obviously, much thought went into this and we are feeling very positive about the way forward.” Opportunities arise when someone leaves, it opens the door for someone else to put their hand up and start their own journey. “We are very happy and excited to be part of Blom’s journey.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing St. Louis CITY SC have signed South African midfielder Njabulo Blom from Kaizer Chiefs FC ahead of their 2023 expansion ...

[Austin FC](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/austin-fc/), then return home on March 4 for their home debut vs. At the international level, Blom made his senior-team debut for South Africa during a World Cup qualifier against Ghana in September 2021. [Eduard Löwen](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/eduard-lowen/), who [signed last summer](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/st-louis-city-sc-sign-midfielder-eduard-lowen-as-designated-player) from German Bundesliga side Hertha BSC. In three and a half seasons with Kaizer Chiefs, Blom had eight assists in 94 games. Louis," sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said in a release. St.

midfielder Njabulo Blom , pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa, via an undisclosed transfer fee, the club announced.

Blom signed a two-year contract that runs through the end of the 2024 MLS regular season with two options years in 2025 and 2026. He guided the U-20 team to a third-place finish in the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in 2019, where he played in four of the five matches. Blom signed a two-year contract that runs through the end of the 2024 MLS regular season with two option years in 2025 and 2026. Blom earned his contract with Kaizer Chiefs at 19 years old and has played for them for the last four seasons. Blom has helped Kaizer Chiefs to fourth place currently with a 6-3-4 mark in the top division of South Africa. midfielder Njabulo Blom , pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa, via an undisclosed transfer fee, the club announced.

St. Louis City SC filled the last major hole in its roster by signing South African defensive midfielder Njabulo Blom.

Still a few little things for us to do, but that was for us a massive, massive signing.” He’s a missing puzzle piece and to get that before Christmas, I would have been pleased to sign him in early January, but having it all wrapped up now is a present for ourselves and a present to our fans that we are now able to have our spine complete. He’s obviously not at that level yet, but he’s that kind of midfielder, with a high work rate, for the ball-winning qualities. Pfannenstiel was happy to get the deal done before Christmas to give Blom extra time to get the necessary transfer paperwork done before City SC opens training camp in 2 1/2 weeks. Central defensive midfield was the one spot noticeably missing from Pfannenstiel’s roster assembly process and a move that Pfannenstiel and coach Bradley Carnell, who like Blom played for Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa, had been hinting was coming soon. (The team has 10 international players and still has one open international spot.)

Njabulo Blom wasn't all that special however Kaizer Chiefs do have the 'real deal' waiting in line at Naturena, says a Bafana legend.

[ALSO READ • Demoted Sundowns coach to reject top PSL coaching gig?](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/mamelodi-sundowns-coach-update-breaking-16-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates star takes PAY-CUT!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-star-pay-cut-irvin-khoza-breaking-14-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Chiefs star defender attracting interest from PSL rivals!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-star-interest-psl-rivals-breaking-21-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Axed Kaizer Chiefs maestro makes SHOCK PSL return!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-star-makes-shock-return-breaking-21-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates target extends contract at PSL rivals!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-transfer-blow-rivals-20-december-2022-breaking/) He is not a WOW player.” [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates receive offer for R6 million midfielder](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-offer-r6-million-star-breaking-17-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Why Zwane’s job is tougher than mine – ex Kaizer Chiefs coach](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-legend-tough-job-breaking-17-december-2022/) So Blom he must be allowed to leave. “Why need Blom when you have Samkelo Zwane?

Is Njabulo Blom's move away from Kaizer Chiefs and to the Major Soccer League what is best for the young Bafana Bafana star?

Is this move for the best or will it lead to Blom floundering in obscurity in a foreign land. Njabulo Blom has announced a move to St Louis in MLS. Is Njabulo Blom’s move away from Kaizer Chiefs and to the Major Soccer League what is best for the young Bafana Bafana star?

Kaizer Chiefs can rest assured that their central midfield will be blessed for many years to come, even after the departure of Njabulo Blom.

He is not a WOW player.” “Why need Blom when you have Samkelo Zwane? So Blom he must be allowed to leave. Tinashe Nengomasha, another legendary Chiefs midfield enforcer from yesteryear, believes Samkelo Zwane can become a global star like Michael Essien if he moves abroad. Zwane made his first-team debut against Stellenbosch in October, wearing jersey number 37. [Twitter reacts](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/blom-leaves-kaizer-chiefs-twitter-reacts-24-december-2022/)

Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director has expressed his joy at passing on midfielder Njabulo Blom into the hands of Bafana Bafana legend Bradley Carnell in Major ...

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of midfielder Njabulo Blom to US Major League Soccer outfit St Louis City.

Blom sold to Major League Soccer TeamKaizer Chiefs are elated to confirm the transfer of their youth development graduate, Njabulo Blom to US Major League Soccer team, St. This is part of the plan for us to unearth talent of international standard. The midfielder joined Chiefs in 2019, and his future has been the subject of much discussion, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.

After months of speculation over his future, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder Njabulo Blom will be leaving Naturena.

I am so proud of you and all you have achieved. “This is part of the plan for us to unearth talent of international standard. It’s a bittersweet departure because I think it’s no secret to Amakhosi’s faithful how highly we value Njabulo Blom.

Njabulo Blom has spoken out for the first time since his blockbuster move from Kaizer Chiefs to America's MLS side St. Louis City.

“Thank you coach Ernst for giving me my senior team debut at such a young age. Through to my personal highlight in 2021, appearing in the CAF Champions League Final. Thank you for showing belief and trust in my abilities. “The late Coach Ryder Mofokeng believed and encouraged me from day one. [ALSO READ • Demoted Sundowns coach to reject top PSL coaching gig?](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/mamelodi-sundowns-coach-update-breaking-16-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates star takes PAY-CUT!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-star-pay-cut-irvin-khoza-breaking-14-december-2022/) From my debut season in 2019/20 when we ended up coming within minutes of winning the League. [ALSO READ • Chiefs star defender attracting interest from PSL rivals!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-star-interest-psl-rivals-breaking-21-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Axed Kaizer Chiefs maestro makes SHOCK PSL return!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-star-makes-shock-return-breaking-21-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates target extends contract at PSL rivals!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-transfer-blow-rivals-20-december-2022-breaking/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates receive offer for R6 million midfielder](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-offer-r6-million-star-breaking-17-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Why Zwane’s job is tougher than mine – ex Kaizer Chiefs coach](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-legend-tough-job-breaking-17-december-2022/) “Today is a day of mixed emotions. [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates are helping me fight Royal AM](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-fight-royal-am-breaking-17-december-2022/) [ALSO READ • Kaizer Chiefs handed major boost](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-major-boost-breaking-21-december-2022/)! [ALSO READ • Chiefs new signing linked with early loan exit!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-star-loan-exit-shock-breaking-21-december-2022/)