Benni McCarthy<\/a> is considering a move to Ajax Cape Town after training with the club.<\/p>\nWhile he has given no indication of whether the club is interested in signing him, he says he wants to keep his options open, and that the decision would rest with them.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt my age [33] it\u2019s no longer about winning every cup and thing around, it\u2019s more about lifestyle,\u201d McCarthy said, according to Kickoff.com.<\/em> \u201cBut, I think I still have a lot to offer, especially to the youngsters, so maybe Ajax is an option, but it\u2019s for management to decide.<\/p>\nMcCarthy says being away from South Africa for nearly 15 years has been difficult, and admits that, although he has interest from other clubs, the fact that his mother and his roots are in Cape Town are big factors in his future decisions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe lifestyle in Europe is great, especially in England, Spain, and Portugal,\u201d the striker said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut for lifestyle, Cape Town is still top of my list \u2013 I mean, it\u2019s sunny and it\u2019s the middle of winter. I would love to come back to where it all started for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
On his fitness levels, McCarthy said: “I feel in good shape, but at 33 I know there are guys that are much faster than me. I just have to keep working hard.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know, being in Europe for so long, I\u2019ve picked up a thing or two, so I really think I have something to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n
McCarthy also says he would never rule out a return to play for South Africa, but admits that he needs to get back into first team competitive football before he can push for an international recall.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really want to find my love for football again, over the last while I felt maybe a bit distracted, but now I feel like I\u2019m getting that love back,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy lifestyle has changed especially after having kids, I am feeling more balanced and wiser, so I want to give back what I can to the city that gave me everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
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