Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Who’s in and who’s out?

The PSL transfer window is officially closed, and all teams made changes to their squads in preparation for the current campaign.

The South African takes a look at how Kaizer Chiefs fared in the recently closed transfer window which also saw them make changes to their technical team.

After finishing third on the log last season, Chiefs needed to bolster their squad in an attempt to build on that success.

It is a success given that it was their highest finish at the end of a PSL season in six years – Amakhosi’s best finish was in 2020 when they were runners-up.

Fernando da Cruz was brought back to lead Chiefs as head coach, and he came with his assistant Mahmoud Abbas, goalkeeper coach Olivier Sorin and head of sports science and physical performance Julien le Heran.

It is also worth noting that Dillan Sheppard was roped in as Da Cruz’s second assistant after spending some time in the development.

Now, let’s take a look at who Chiefs signed and released either on loan or permanently…

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KAIZER CHIEFS TRANSFER NEWS: ALL THE PLAYER MOVEMENTS

IN: Thabo Moloisane, Renaldo Leaner, Adolf Bitegeko Mtasingwa, Khanyisa Mayo, Langelihle Phili and Faiz Abrahams.

OUT: Thabo Cele, Gastón Sirino, Aden McCarthy,
Glody Makabi Lilepo, George Matlou, Happy Mashiane, Given Msimango, Gopolang Taunyane, Ashley du Preez and Tashreeq Morris.

LOAN MOVES: Siyabonga Gumede (Richards Bay FC), Fiacre Ntwari (Kruger United), Xolani Cossa and Sfiso Timba (both to Gomora FC), Ofentse Kgosana and Vicky Mkhawana (both to Real Natives), Pheko Phago, Samkelo Zwane, Bontle Molefe and Naledi Hlongwane (all to Hope FC).

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