Ethan Chislett, 4 Other Kaizer Chiefs Signings So Far This Summer

• Kaizer Chiefs quietly active in the transfer market this summer, aiming to rebuild and challenge for silverware
• Reports confirm five new signings included in the pre-season squad, though official announcements are still pending
• Briefly News have listed the players the Soweto giants have reportedly signed this summer ahead of upcoming 2025-26 season

Kaizer Chiefs have been active on the low in the transfer market this summer as they look to rebuild and challenge for silverware in the upcoming season.

While the club has yet to make official announcements about the signings, reports confirm that all five new players have been included in the pre-season squad, which is travelling to the Netherlands for their training camp.

With a fresh technical direction under coach Nasreddine Nabi and a renewed ambition, Amakhosi have secured several players to strengthen their squad.

With a fresh technical direction and renewed ambition, Amakhosi have already secured five new signings to bolster their squad. Briefly News take a closer look at the arrivals at Naturena so far.

Five Kaizer Chiefs signings so far this summer

1. Ethan Chislett

The Durban-born midfielder, who is based in England joined Chiefs from Port Vale on a free transfer, and he comes with a reputation for creativity and goals.

The 26-year-old who scored 40 goals in his time in England, is expected to bring vision, technical quality, and set-piece expertise to the Soweto giants’ midfield department. A potential game-changer in the No.10 role and can play other roles in the midfield.

2. Thabiso Monyane

The former Orlando Pirates right-back makes a surprise move across Soweto rivals after his contract ended with the Bucs.

The South African right-back is known for his energy and overlapping runs. He will add pace and defensive competition on the flanks.

3. Asanele Velebayi

One of the most exciting young talents in the Premier Soccer League, Velebayi comes in from Cape Town Spurs. The teenage winger is highly rated for his flair and fearlessness.

Kaizer Chiefs have been on his transfer since last summer, but they've finally got their man in this transfer window.

4. Paseka Mako

Another former Pirates player on the list is Mako who is also joining Kaizer Chiefs on a free transfer like Monyane this summer.

Mako adds depth and composure in the left-back position, and it's position Nabi is looking for more quality players after Bradley Cross failed to make the position his own.

5. Etiosa Ighodaro

The Nigerian striker who was on loan at AmaZulu FC last season would be joining Amakhosi from his parent Mamelodi Sundowns. He is a proven finisher who is expected to bring much-needed goalscoring ability to a Chiefs side that struggled for goals last season.

Radebe hits at Chiefs for signing ex-Pirates players

Briefly News earlier reported that Lucas Radebe was left disappointed after Kaizer Chiefs decided to sign two former Orlando Pirates stars for free in this summer transfer window.

The legendary South African defender believes his former club are threading in a path they are not known for in the transfer market.

Source: Briefly News