Veteran defender Matthew Booth has decided against taking up the offer of an contract extension at Ajax Cape Town.

“We are disappointed to lose the services of Matthew Booth,” club CEO George Comitis tells the club’s official site. “He played a crucial role in ensuring our survival in the relegation battle.”

Booth, who scooped the Player of the Year award at Ajax Cape Town’s end-of-season awards, has informed Urban Warriors management that because of family commitments he will be moving to Johannesburg.

His contract comes to an end in June.

A statement on the club’s website thanks the defender for his service: “We would like to thank Matthew for his effort and commitment to the club and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

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