‘PSL players need a mindset shift’
KICK OFF: Leo, what has been going through your mind since Kaizer Chiefs confirmed they are not extending your contract?
Leonardo Castro: For me this is normal because I have been through similar experiences before in South America. I faced this situation when I was playing in South America where I would have signed a contract for a year and must then leave the following season. This [decision by Chiefs] was no surprise but what makes this different is that I was in South Africa for almost seven years. I now have kids and was away from home, so there was a lot of things to fix before I left the country. Remember, when I came here I couldn’t speak a word of English so there was a language challenge, but I was able to overcome that. I’m mentally and physically strong to handle all of this and have kept myself ready for the next challenge.
“IT MAKES YOU LOOK BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE THE TYPE OF PLAYERS THAT SUNDOWNS HAD.”
You sound at peace …
I saw this coming and as a human being you must be prepared for such because this is a contract job and not a permanent job. You notice from a distance. You smell it from close. The past season was
