lément Mzize is edging closer to a high-profile transfer from Tanzanian champions Yanga SC to Qatari giants Al-Sadd, following an agreement between the two clubs reportedly worth $900,000.
Currently representing Tanzania in the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the international forward has become the subject of considerable attention due to his performances and rising market value.
The deal between Yanga and Al-Sadd marks a significant step in Mzize’s career trajectory, signalling his potential move to the Middle East.
However, despite the clubs reaching consensus over the transfer fee, the move remains uncertain due to unresolved personal terms. Mzize’s agent has demanded a monthly salary of $50,000 for his client—an amount that Al-Sadd has so far declined to meet.
The Qatari club has instead tabled an offer of $30,000 per month, leaving a $20,000 gap that now threatens to derail the entire transfer.
This disagreement has introduced a major complication in what had appeared to be a straightforward deal. Sources close to the negotiations suggest that while Al-Sadd highly values the 22-year-old forward’s potential, the club is unwilling to exceed its wage structure to finalise the signing.
Mzize, who has emerged as one of the standout players in Tanzanian football in recent years, is currently focused on the CHAN tournament. Nonetheless, his future remains a topic of intense speculation both at home and abroad.
For Yanga SC, the proposed $900,000 deal represents a substantial financial windfall, underlining the forward’s growing influence on the pitch.
The coming days will be crucial in determining whether a compromise can be reached. If both parties manage to settle on personal terms, the move would mark one of the most significant overseas transfers involving a Tanzanian player in recent times.
For now, the deal hangs in the balance. Mzize’s camp is holding firm on its salary expectations, while Al-Sadd is reluctant to revise its initial offer.
Whether either side chooses to yield will ultimately decide if the promising forward trades the Tanzanian league for the Qatari Stars League.
As negotiations continue, Mzize remains a key figure in Tanzania’s CHAN campaign, with any updates on his future expected to follow the conclusion of the national team’s involvement in the tournament.
