Kaizer Chiefs’ efforts to announce two promising new signings have encountered an unexpected legal obstacle, as Cape Town Spurs contest the release of Luke Baartman and Asanele Velebayi.
While Chiefs’ technical staff had already agreed personal terms with both players, Spurs maintain the duo remain under contract and have taken the dispute to court. Despite the setback, the Soweto giants remain cautiously optimistic about a favourable resolution.
A rebuilding season gathers momentum
Beyond the courtroom tension, Amakhosi have quietly concluded six signings, signaling a deliberate phase of rebuilding. The club’s renewed emphasis on youthful dynamism and pace reflects a strategic vision aimed at long-term success.
Should Baartman and Velebayi join, they would bring the off-season haul to eight. Insiders suggest that, for the first time in recent memory, the board and technical team appear aligned, sending a clear message: Kaizer Chiefs are preparing to make a statement this season.
As the transfer window continues to tick down, the club faces the delicate task of balancing ambition with pragmatism. With the stakes high and competition fierce, every decision now carries added weight, a reminder that the coming season will test not only the players on the pitch but the vision and unity behind the scenes.
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