Tadious Manyepo
Sports Reporter
DYNAMOS had principally sealed their prime target Khama Billiat’s deal before news about his availability triggered a stampede across the top echelons of the league last week, Zimpapers Sport can reveal.
The Glamour Boys appeared to have hit the jackpot, agreeing almost everything with the former Warriors star, who was scheduled to jet into the country ready to put pen to paper on Thursday last week.
But once they failed to be a fraction more patient, and decided to let the cat out of the bag, some scramble for the talisman’s signature was always bound to ensue.
With Manica Diamonds, Ngezi Platinum and CAPS United all tabling lucrative offers, Billiat saw an opportunity to cash in on his brand and delayed flying back to Zimbabwe to sign the contract with DeMbare.
“Dynamos ought to have been a bit more patient as they just had to wait for Billiat to sign the contract before they went public last week,” said a source.
“Trust me, Billiat wanted to sign the deal and everything had been agreed upon.
“Billiat was supposed to arrive on Thursday in the morning for the formalities.
“But the Dynamos hierarchy failed to play their cards close to their chests.
“They started telling even the other players at the club (about the deal).
“Rival clubs then realised that Billiat was ready to play in the local Premiership. They started to bid and outbid each other.
“Even Dynamos have upped their stake as they try to fend off competition from other teams.
“Otherwise Dynamos should have sealed the deal last week. Billiat even delayed to come here as he wants to take the best offer.”
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