After a two window transfer ban, South African giants Kaizer Chiefs have been busy in the transfer market where the process of squad rebuilding for next season has been taking place with a bunch of new signings and departures being confirmed by the club ahead of the new season.Although they inspiringly got to the finals of this season’s CAF Champions League final for a first time in their history, where they lost 3-0 to Egyptian champions Al Ahly, Chiefs endured a largely torrid spell in the domestic campaign that saw them barely scrape through into the top 8, finishing a whooping thirty one points behind record champions Mamelodi Sundowns.Chiefs announce contract extensionshttps://t.co/ZQp0WKw7he#Amakhosi4Life— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 27, 2021 With returning head coach Stuart Baxter fully taking over, Chiefs have been determined to equip the manager with a squad fit to get back to its glory days. In the current open transfer window, the Soweto giants have already signed a number of players, activity that Amazulu head coach Benni McCarthy remarked as “buying everyone under the sun” in regards to the team’s transfer activity.After already confirming the signature of nine players, the club announced that it would be parting ways with seven of its players who are not in the manager’s plans for next season.“In order to make way for the new players and ensure that the coach and his technical team prepare adequately, Amakhosi will sadly be parting ways with some players who will not form part of the coach’s plans in the next season,” a club statement read.Among the names of players signed is former Mamelodi Sundowns ace Keagan Dolly who returns to South Africa after a largely unsuccessful campaign with French side Montpellier where he failed to make the desired impact. In his four years there, he only scored one goal and provided three assists.New Player Signings!Two Lions welcomed into the pride. We would like to officially announce the signing of Cole Alexander and Keagan Dolly to the Club. Welcome MaKhosi, we are happy to have you with us.#Amakhosi4Life #ColeAtChiefs #DollyAtChiefs pic.twitter.com/prX3vQK1yE— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 27, 2021 In the outgoing list, veteran Willard Katsande leads the contingent who will exit Naturena. The Zimbabwean joined Amakhosi in 2011 from Ajax Cape Town and after ten years with the club, the midfielder holds the record of being the most capped foreigner after playing 326 official matches.The club also offered contract extensions to veteran players including Itumeleng Khune, Bernard Parker, Khama Billiat, Lebogang Manyama and Ramalwe Mphalele, all who are expected to provide the much needed experience.Harambee Stars international Anthony Akumu will be one of the faces that stay at the club and will be hoping to make the most of the opportunity in order to feature regularly under Baxter.Incomings – Brandon Petersen, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Sifiso Hlanti, Njabulo Ngcobo, Austin Dube, Phathutshedzo Nange, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Cole Alexander and Keagan DollyOutgoings –Yagan Sasman, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Kgotso Moleko, Philani Zulu, Brylon Petersen, Lazalous Kambole, Willard Katsande.Leading the list of those who will exit Naturena is Club legend Willard Katsande. The Zimbabwean joined Amakhosi in 2011 from Ajax Cape Town. After ten years with Chiefs, the midfielder holds the record of being the most capped foreigner after playing 326 official matches. pic.twitter.com/6kyPrhEQkg— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 27, 2021
