Kaizer Chiefs Offered Thembinkosi Lorch a Massive Deal — So Why Didn’t His Agent Approve It?

Thembinkosi Lorch’s name has once again become a major talking point among Kaizer Chiefs supporters, with questions surrounding why a potential move to Naturena has repeatedly failed to materialise.

Reports of Chiefs’ interest in Lorch are not entirely new. In January 2024, it was reported that the former Orlando Pirates star had been offered to Kaizer Chiefs before ultimately joining Mamelodi Sundowns. At the time, a source claimed that Lorch was open to joining Amakhosi if the club could present a suitable package. (The Citizen⁠)

The situation became even more interesting in 2025, when Chiefs were again linked with the attacker. Reports suggested that Amakhosi wanted to bring Lorch to Naturena, but the move eventually did not happen, with the player instead joining Wydad Casablanca on loan. (Sunday Times⁠)

This has now raised a bigger question among supporters: if Kaizer Chiefs were prepared to put a massive package on the table, why was the move not approved by Lorch’s representatives?

It is important to separate confirmed information from speculation. There is currently no reliable evidence confirming that Lorch’s agent rejected a specific massive Kaizer Chiefs offer. In fact, the latest reporting indicates that there have been no concrete negotiations between Chiefs and Lorch’s current club, Al-Ittihad Tripoli. (FARPost⁠)

Lorch’s situation has nevertheless become complicated. The 32-year-old recently returned to Al-Ittihad after a proposed move to Moroccan side MAS Fès stalled over personal terms. Reports indicated that the salary offered by the Moroccan club was significantly below what Lorch currently earns in Libya. (FARPost⁠)

That detail could be crucial. For a player of Lorch’s experience, his representatives would naturally consider salary, contract length, bonuses, transfer fees, and the overall sporting project before recommending a move.

Chiefs supporters may therefore continue dreaming of seeing Lorch in the famous gold-and-black jersey, but unless concrete negotiations emerge, the reported offer should be treated as speculation rather than a completed or rejected deal.

One thing is certain: Lorch’s future remains one of the more intriguing transfer stories involving a South African star, and any genuine approach from Kaizer Chiefs would attract enormous attention.