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Kaizer Chiefs' asking price the reason Tshabalala didn't join Crystal Palace

After impressing at the 2010 World Cup, the former Bafana Bafana midifelder underwent trials at two English clubs

Former Crystal Palace midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs' asking price was the reason the London side ended up not signing Siphiwe Tshabalala.

After scoring one of the 2010 World Cup’s most memorable goals in the opening game against Mexico, then Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Tshabalala attracted interest from Premier League club Crystal Palace and Championship outfit Nottingham Forest.

The winger also attended successful trials at both sides but ended up not making a switch, and Dikgacoi revealed the reason behind the move falling through on his augural Diski Journey with Kagiso Dikgacoi on Instagram Live where he hosted Tshabalala as his first guest.