South African outfit Kaizer Chiefs are close to securing the signature of defender Mhleli Mabuza from Portuguese outfit Louletano.
The 24-year-old right-back is returning to South Africa following the expiration of his contract with the Portuguese club. Mabuza is joining the Soweto giants as free agent and is expected to play a huge role for the team.
Kaizer Chiefs are seeking to reinforce their squad for the 2025/26 football campaign, following an inconsistent performance last term.
Despite ending their trophy drought, the leadership of the club appears not to be happy with their performance and are poised to fix their wrongs before the start of the new season.
However, the club has reached an agreement to snap up the South African defender, as a major squad reinforcement.
Kaizer Chiefs were impressed by his performances last term, prompting his acquisition for the new season.
The Soweto giants are looking to finalize the deal swiftly, with summer preparations just around the corner—an ideal time to integrate a new signing into the squad.