Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed a major departure as their **captain and leader, Yusuf Maart**, has left the club to join Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried. The club thanked Maart for his contributions and wished him well as he begins this new chapter in Europe. This move marks a significant change in the team’s leadership and midfield options for the upcoming season. In addition, the management has indicated plans to release several other players not considered part of the vision for 2025/26, including Tebogo Potsane, who is attracting interest from Siwelele[1].
The **transfer window** has been active for Kaizer Chiefs, with a number of confirmed arrivals and returns from loan. Notably, Lebogang Lesako, Njabulo Blom, Sabelo Radebe, Donay Jansen, and Kwenzokuhle Nkanyiso Shinga have rejoined the squad from their respective loan spells, while Shinga also arrived as a new signing from Alverca Futebol for €200,000[2].
The club also unveiled **six new signings** for the 2025/26 season, including ex-Orlando Pirates fullback Thabiso Monyane and Portuguese attacker Flavio Silva. A standout among these acquisitions is a player from SuperSport United, who has already drawn comparisons to Chiefs legend Willard Katsande for his blend of steel and vision in midfield[3].
Additional transfer rumors and news indicate that Kaizer Chiefs are being linked with talented winger Jayden Rhodes following Cape Town City’s relegation, and the team has been urged to consider signing 35-year-old goalkeeper Darren Keet. Meanwhile, the future of players such as Edson Castillo and defender Bongani Sam remains uncertain, with Castillo potentially set to depart if the club continues to adjust the squad to the coach’s preferences[1][6].
On the field, Kaizer Chiefs are currently on a **pre-season tour in the Netherlands** and are set to play a club friendly against PEC Zwolle. The match is scheduled for July 15, 2025, and live streaming details are being shared via the club’s official channels[5].
References
- [1] Captain and Leader Leaves Kaizer Chiefs for Austria – Dailysports
- [2] Kaizer Chiefs Transfers 2025 Summer, News & overview
- [3] Kaizer Chiefs get their best signing yet: Who is the player!
- [5] PEC ZWOLLE VS KAIZER CHIEFS PRE-SEASON TOUR … – YouTube
- [6] Kaizer Chiefs Transfer News: Latest rumours, gossip and done deals