The South African midfielder Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi's rumoured departure from Al-Khaldiya SC due to disciplinary concerns has sparked discussion about his future with the club on social media.

Arnold Rankoko, Maswanganyi's long-term manager and confidant, has, however, denied the rumours, saying that Maswanganyi is still committed to his football obligations and that the rumours are unfounded.

Maswanganyi and the Bahraini club allegedly mutually cancelled his contract after charges of ill-discipline, according to reports that gathered steam over the weekend. Many football fans began talking about the midfielder's status at the club after reading the claims.

Now that he has spoken out, Rankoko is fuming about the accusations and has even hinted that the gifted footballer's reputation may be under attack.

In an interview with KickOff on Monday afternoon, Rankoko denied the allegations and maintained that Maswanganyi had neither quit or been fired from Al-Khaldiya.

"Someone clearly has a vendetta against this boy," Rankoko said.

Continuing, he said categorically that the rumours about the midfielder's supposed departure were false and that they should be dismissed as fake news.

"Absolutely nothing like exists. Actually, he is getting ready for Wednesday's game. You can even see his images on the club's Instagram feed. Rankoko denounced the story as false.

There was a lot of buzz on social media over allegations regarding Maswanganyi's future with Al-Khaldiya, but the manager's remarks put such speculations to rest.

Rankoko said that the midfielder is still thinking about and doing his job in preparation for the club's next match. Rumours about the player's contract termination have not been based on reality, according to his comments.

As an attacking midfielder renowned for his technical skill, imagination, and impact in the final third, Maswanganyi is a household name among football fans in South Africa.

Many of his fans who wanted to keep tabs on him outside of South Africa were captivated by his transfer to Al-Khaldiya SC. His rumoured future with the club thereafter became hotly debated.

Questions about contracts, punishment, or relationships between players and clubs may lead to the rapid spread of unconfirmed accusations about professional footballers online, as seen in the most recent incident.

Rankoko has cast doubt on the claims and protected the midfielder from accusations that may damage his reputation as a professional.

This manager's denial of the rumours should be seen as separate from the official confirmation by Al-Khaldiya SC. Nothing in the given material indicated the club's official stance on the rumours.

At this time, Rankoko insists that Maswanganyi is still with the club and is getting ready for their upcoming game.

His forceful reply should calm worried fans over the midfielder's future with the club, while further official statements may quell the rumours even more.

The major point from Maswanganyi's side, while talks continue, is that the rumours surrounding his departure should not be taken at face value, and the player is determined to fulfilll his sporting obligations.

Source: https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2114992107580543198