Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat has revealed why he walked away from the Soweto giants.
Billiat left Amakhosi after his deal expired before last season kicked off despite the club being keen to offer the Zimbabwe international a new contract.
After leaving Chiefs, Billiat was linked with Cape Town City, but he eventually emerged at Zimbabwean outfit Yadah Stars FC, where he has impressed so much it convinced him to end his international retirement.
“You know how negotiations go, either way. I feel like it was time for me to move back home,” the 34-year-old said when speaking to MhlengiSports on YouTube.
“They wanted me to stay, but I don’t think I was mentally strong for another season again, with all the injuries I was getting, all the pressure. It was frustrating,” said Billiat.
“I want to play so much, contribute so much, but I was getting so many injuries. I would’ve loved to stay. I didn’t mind the salary cut, but I felt like it was too much for me to take. There was a lot going on.
“Give them another season, when I was not sure whether I’m fit enough r get another injury after signing another contract, social media going crazy. I’m only a person who can take up to so much. It got to a point where most of the time I was not myself, even at home, because there was so much and I felt I needed to contribute to the team. It was a lot for me,” he said.
Billiant joined Chiefs in 2018 after spending five years at Mamelodi Sundowns. At the Brazilians, he was part of the famed “CBD” trio alongside Leonardo Castro and Keagan Dolly that helped the club win three league titles and the 2016 Caf Champions League.
The three reunited at Chiefs, but could never replicate their Sundowns glory years.
Former Zimbabwe captain Billiat retired from international football in 2022, but announced two months ago the was once again available for selection.
IOL Sport