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Shivambu's own MK party also released a statement to distance itself from his visit, saying he had undertaken it "in his personal capacity and without the mandate or knowledge of the party".

Under the leadership of former President Zuma, the newly formed MK party came third in last year's elections - a major factor in the governing ANC losing its majority for the first time since democratic elections were introduced in 1994.

Martin had a patient-passing, possession-based style of play - something he had implemented since becoming MK Dons manager in 2019 and continued at Swansea.

Denmark international Matt O'Riley, who Martin worked with at MK Dons, went to Brighton and an offer for Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons was also rejected.

But the minutes did not come and in 2020 he moved to Millwall on loan before heading out to Ipswich, MK Dons, Preston and eventually Excelsior.