Mbekezeli Mbokazi Urged to Join Italian Giants Amid Links With 2 English Premier League Clubs
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been tipped on which club he needs to join amid constant links with top European clubs this summer
- The former Orlando Pirates centre-back's performance at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup showcased him to European clubs
- A football analyst in an exclusive chat with Briefly News advised the South African international to move to Italy instead of England
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Bafana Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been told to consider joining an Italian Serie A giant this summer despite being linked with a move to two English Premier League clubs.
The South African international recently joined Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire from Orlando Pirates, and he could be leaving the club this summer after his blistering performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 20-year-old centre back agent confirmed interest from a Serie A side and also addressed reports linking the Bafana Bafana star to the Premier League.
Mbokazi told to join Napoli
Football analyst Uche Anuma, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News, shared his thoughts on Mbokazi’s links with Napoli and two EPL sides, Brentford and Nottingham Forest.
“I knew Mbokazi’s performance at the World Cup wouldn’t go unnoticed. He has been showing that he’s a world-class player since his time with Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League; he just needed a platform like the World Cup for the world to see,” he said.
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“Going to Napoli would be perfect for Mbokazi; a move to the Premier League can come later; he’s still got so many years in him, and he would get the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in his football career.
“Another reason for going to Italy rather than England is the strict rules in the United Kingdom on work permits.”
Mbokazi leaving Chicago Fire after few months
Anuma also aired his opinion about Mbokazi's possible move away from Chicago Fire FC after spending just a few months at the club.
"I don't see any bad thing if Mbokazi decides to leave Chicago Fire FC for a move to Europe after just a few months at the club, it shows he's that good," he added.
"For now, I think he's better off in the European league rather than staying in the Major League Soccer for another season, because he might not have the same buzz as he has presently after that world-class performance at the World Cup again.
"I just hope he and his agent make the right decision on the club he would be playing for next season, even if it is staying in the MLS."
Bafana Bafana star ranked among the best
Briefly News earlier reported that a Bafana Bafana star was ranked among the best performers at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup despite South Africa's poor performance.
The South African international has showcased his football talent on the global stage, even as the team struggled in the group stage.
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