Kaizer Chiefs transfers: Velebayi, a veteran and a teenager
22-year-old Velebayi can move to a club of his choosing this winter.
He isn't the only Cape Town Spurs player that Chiefs are targeting.
Xmas comes early for Chiefs?
Chiefs are potentially getting Velebayi on a free transfer and promising 19-year-old striker Luke Baartman for a snip, possibly as little as R3 million. What a deal! Velebayi made 23 appearances in the 2023-2024 Betway Premiership season. Striker Baartman made nine league appearances in the same season, scoring twice. Baartman has a massive ceiling and wouldn't represent an enormous financial risk in terms of outlay.
FOUR Chiefs players with uncertain futures
31-year-old Thibang 'Cafu' Phete is a versatile operator who can play as the hard man in midfield or in defence. Phete has dropped a strong hint that he's ready to return home. Local outlet FARPost believe Sekhukhune are favourites to sign a man whose extensive experience includes stints in Portugal and the UAE. He has four caps for South Africa. Remaining fixtures for August in the Betway Prem Wednesday, 13 August: Amakhosi vs Polokwane City
Tuesday, 19 August: Amakhosi vs Richards Bay
Wednesday, 27 August: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Amakhosi
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Amakhosi Saturday, 30 August: Golden Arrows vs Amakhosi Chiefs fans have endured a wild ride. Photo: Business Live
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