Gaston Sirino was an unused substitute during Wednesday night’s Betway Premiership game against Richards Bay Gaston Sirino has had disciplinary issues since moving to Kaizer Chiefs from league champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: @KaizerChiefs on X
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Gaston Sirino's move to Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs is reportedly not going as planned.
According to reports, the club have told the Uruguayan attacker to sort out his behaviour off the pitch, or he risks getting his contract torn up.
Soccer Laduma reported earlier this week that the 33-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns star has often "faked injuries" and refused to take part in training.
According to a source quoted by the publication, Sirino, who was involved in five of Sundowns' seven consecutive league title wins, told medical staff that he did not join Kaizer Chiefs to train.
His behaviour has frustrated head coach Nasreddine Nabi and club management. This has led the club to consider drastic measures, such as terminating his contract should he not show any improvement in his behaviour.
Sirino made a brilliant start to his life at Chiefs since moving from Sundowns. Earlier in the season, he was a creative spark in midfield, and contributed with a number of goals and assists as the club adapted well to new coach Nabi.
However, over the last couple of games, he has either been left out completely, or started on the bench, which has left Chiefs fans baffled.
Sirino has a South African passport, and earlier in the season, his form for Chiefs led to fans speculating he would be called up by Hugo Broos to represent Bafana Bafana. Broos, though, has often pointed to his age as a stumbling block.
Kaizer Chiefs will be next in action on Sunday when they travel to the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to take on Polokwane City.
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