Whether or not Kamohelo Mokotjo's disappointing stay at FC Cincinnati through parts of two seasons was his own doing, a case of mismanagement by the club's coaches or other factors isn't of much consequence now.
Mokotjo, who was reported by multiple outlets this week to be on trial with Dutch first-tier side FC Twente, is no longer an FC Cincinnati player after the club on Tuesday announced it had exercised its lone offseason contract buyout on Mokotjo.
Cincinnati's buyout of Mokotjo means Mokotjo's salary no longer counts against FC Cincinnati's 2022 salary budget, nor does he maintain a roster spot.
The move constitutes one of the most consequential decisions of General Manager Chris Albright's young tenure at the club.
Following the 2021 season, the bottom line for Mokotjo following his acquisition in the 2020 summer transfer window was 22 total appearances and not much of an impact on the club.
Underscoring his lack of a contribution was that Mokotjo was a $1 million-plus wage earner for FC Cincinnati last season, according to Major League Soccer Players Association data.
On that salary, the midfielder simply wasn't a good value for FCC. That made the question of whether he would stay with the club in 2022 – the team reported his contract for 2022 was guaranteed – a key one that remains unanswered through Wednesday morning..
However, a final decision seemed to be on the horizon. There were multiple reports that Mokotjo was trialing FC Twente, which is managed by former FC Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans.
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