Gunners terminate Mogotsi's contract

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer | Friday January 8, 2010 00:00

 

The move has shocked the hard-working former Notwane star and the player has since called on the Lobatse giants to release his registration book so that he can find a club before the transfer window closes on January 31.

In an interview with Mmegi Sport yesterday, an emotional Mogotsi said that he believes that there is a lot, which could have forced Gunners to get rid of him. 'There is a hidden agenda here because I brought a letter from the doctor that I was unfit for duty but I'm not going to fight Gunners. All I need right now is to continue with my football and I can only do that with their blessings,' he said. Mogotsi further added that he was ordered to write a letter explaining his actions but he did not because they had already served him with a termination letter. The young midfielder pointed out that since his arrival at Gunners, things have been good and was shocked by the decision taken by management.

'I have sacrificed a lot for this club because I trained at Gunners commuting between Gaborone and Lobatse. But since I did it for the love of the club, I had no complaints though they promised to get me a house in Lobatse. There were times when I used my own money to attend training sessions but they're yet to refund me,' he continued.

Mogotsi told Mmegi Sport that he is done with Gunners and all he needs from them is the remaining signing-on fee balance they owe him. Since arriving at Gunners, Mogotsi has played a pivotal role in helping them to a second position they held going into Christmas break.

Gunners' communications officer Kitso Dlamini said they decided to terminate Mogotsi's contract because he was not delivering. He pointed out that they sat down with the young midfielder where they outlined the reasons, which forced them to part ways, and Mogotsi agreed with them. Dlamini promised that they will not stand in Mogotsi's way because he is a young player. 'He is free to join a club of his choice and I assure you that we will pay him the outstanding balances. This is a collective decision taken by management. We want to see him pursue his career elsewhere and we're grateful for the time he has given to us,' Dlamini added.