Despite having earlier announced their intention of signing Malaysia U-23 forward Jafri Chew ahead of the 2020 season, Kedah in the end decided against completing the signing.
In a press conference held on November 27, the 22-year old was one of the players announced by the club as their new signings, although it was made with the disclaimer that the signings will only be completed pending medical tests.
On Saturday, Kedah vice president Anas Hafiz Mustaffa announced that Jafri has not passed his fitness test, hence will not be signed by the club.
"It is not an easy decision to make, but our priority is on preparing the team early for the coming season, which begins with the qualifying stages of the AFC Champions League on January 21," wrote Anas as published by the club's social media.