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MLS·BREAKING·July 20, 2026 10:28 AM ET

Olwethu Makhanya holds out from Philadelphia Union over transfer dispute

The club reportedly rejected a transfer bid from Belgium.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read
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🇿🇦 Olwethu Makhanya hasn't returned to the Philadelphia Union as he wants to leave. Per sources: - Makhanya believes cl Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Olwethu Makhanya has not returned to the Philadelphia Union because he wants to leave the club, according to a report from Tom Bogert. Per sources, Makhanya believes the organization broke a promise to let him move to Europe after rejecting an offer from Belgium.

Why it matters: The Union reportedly maintain that any agreement to let the player leave was contingent on an offer making financial sense for the club. The standoff leaves Makhanya away from the team as Philadelphia prepares to resume its MLS regular-season schedule on July 22.

What to watch: It remains to be seen if the Union will receive a revised bid from Europe that meets their valuation.

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