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The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs sign experienced PSL striker for free?
Kaizer Chiefs have the opportunity to land a PSL-ready, experienced striker on a free transfer. Will they pounce? So far, the club has signed Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett and Flavio Silva. Is TS Galaxy marksman Dzenan Zajmovic next? Pitso Mosimane's son heads to Italy 30-year-old Bosnian Dzenan Zajmovic bagged seven goals and two assists in the league last season, as well as three goals from two Nedbank Cup outings. The country's big clubs could be interested in signing the Belgium-born star on a free transfer this winter. 'Two clubs have already contacted us from the PSL. South Africa is a nice country with a good league, and I would love to continue playing there at a new club,' Zajmovic told KickOff . 'I felt at home and will never shut a door for anything to do with South Africa, and my wife and kids know about it. It was an amazing experience being in South Africa. 'Football was good, and life was also the same, so there was a connection to being in a good mental space and playing football.' Not long ago, Yusuf Maart was allegedly on the brink of triggering a one-year contract extension option with Kaizer Chiefs. Now, the 29-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing a move to Austrian side SV Ried. In three years at the club since moving from Sekhukhune, Maart has clocked up 95 appearances with seven goals and eight assists. SV Ried secured promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga for the 2025-2026 season. It's believed that Ried will part with €720k (R15 million) to land Maart. Click for the story Is Zajmovic Kaizer Chiefs quality? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: SEVENTH departure loading, for R15 million?
Kaizer Chiefs are refining a squad they hope can challenge for the Betway Premiership title next season. Several new faces have arrived while five senior stars are leaving Naturena. Yusuf Maart, meanwhile, is finalising a switch to Austria. All Chiefs squad numbers, including Monyane, Mako, and Shinga Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo against Mamelodi Sundowns. Image: @safootclassics/X The club's player churn continues with six players already out the door, while 29-year-old skipper Yusuf Maart is next. Pitso Mosimane's son heads to Italy Not long ago, Yusuf Maart was allegedly on the brink of triggering a one-year contract extension option with Kaizer Chiefs. Now, the 29-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing a move to Austrian side SV Ried. In three years at the club since moving from Sekhukhune, Maart has clocked up 95 appearances with seven goals and eight assists. SV Ried secured promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga for the 2025-2026 season. It's believed that Ried will part with €720k (R15 million) to land Maart. Click for the story Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs star Maart's move to SV Ried updated
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder and captain Yusuf Maart looks set to join Austrian top-flight newcomers SV Ried, with the club's CEO Wolfgang Fiala confirming that the move is in its final stages. 'Yes, it looks good. We just need to finalise a few details, which we can hopefully sort out quickly,' Fiala told OÖNachrichten, offering the clearest indication yet that the deal will go through. Maart, 29, has not joined Chiefs on their pre-season tour to the Netherlands. Instead, he is expected to arrive in Austria shortly to complete the switch. SV Ried, the new home of former Stellenbosch FC winger Antonio Van Wyk, have prioritised Maart as a key signing to strengthen their squad following promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga. According to OÖNachrichten, Maart will enter Austria on a tourism visa and then apply for the 'red-white-red' card, which permits foreign nationals to live and work in the country. The process is common for international footballers signing with Austrian clubs. During his time with Amakhosi, Maart made 95 appearances, netted seven goals, and provided eight assists. His standout moment came in the Nedbank Cup final, where he scored the decisive goal to seal a historic victory over Orlando Pirates. Which ended a painful 10-year trophy drought for Chiefs. The looming transfer marks a major chapter in Maart's career, as he prepares to test himself in Europe for the first time. Chiefs fans will no doubt watch with interest as their former captain steps onto a new stage. Carrying memories of his leadership and clutch performances in gold and black. Will the Kaizer Chiefs captain thrive in Austria? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Player sold for R15 million, Pitso's son heads to Italy?
Today's Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at a huge imminent departure for R15 million, and a massive opportunity for Pitso Mosimane. Yusuf Maart has reportedly landed a move to Austrian side SV Ried. Meanwhile, Pitso Mosimane's son Reatlegile is off to Italy. All Chiefs squad numbers, including Monyane, Mako, and Shinga 14-year-old Reatlegile Mosimane has earned himself a trial at AS Roma. Known for being Pitso's son, the young attacker plundered 38 goals last season. That earned him the top scorer award, as Chiefs won the Gauteng Development League U13 title. He hopes to follow in the footsteps of little-known Ikenna Tladi, the nine-year-old left-footed winger from Wolmaransstad who has signed terms with the Italian side. Click for the story Not long ago, Yusuf Maart was allegedly on the brink of triggering a one-year contract extension option with Kaizer Chiefs. Now, the 29-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing a move to Austrian side SV Ried. In three years at the club since moving from Sekhukhune, Maart has clocked up 95 appearances with seven goals and eight assists. SV Ried secured promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga for the 2025-2026 season. It's believed that Ried will part with €720k (R15 million) to land Maart. Click for the story Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: R15 million, Castillo's future
Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart looks set to join Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried for a reported fee of R15 million. The 29-year-old was absent from Amakhosi's pre-season tour in the Netherlands, with sources confirming the club and player are close to finalising the deal. Chiefs extended Maart's contract before it expired in June, ensuring they won't lose him on a free transfer. Maart's departure could be the start of a bigger turnover for Kaizer Chiefs, with midfielder Edson Castillo also expected to leave. Castillo was not included in the pre-season squad, sparking speculation about his future. Chiefs could receive a hefty fee for Castillo, who has attracted interest from North America. Both Maart and Castillo have been pivotal to the Chiefs midfield over the last two seasons, so their exits would mark a significant change. Kaizer Chiefs have shown a clear intent to do business this window, following similar sales of Teenage Hadebe, Siyabonga Ngezana, and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe. The R15 million reportedly asked for Maart shows the club's focus on maximizing value. Fans are left to wonder how these departures will affect Chiefs' cohesion and title ambitions for the upcoming season. Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
