Aden McCarthy has become the first player to leave Kaizer Chiefs in this transfer window, but with Fernando Da Cruz officially appointed as the new head coach, he is unlikely to be the last. The French tactician is set to stamp his authority on the squad ahead of the new campaign, and several players face highly uncertain futures at Naturena. Fiacre Ntwari, George Matlou, Gastón Sirino, and Nkanyiso Shinga have all been heavily linked with potential departures as Da Cruz begins reshaping the side.
Ntwari appears to be among the most likely candidates to leave. The Rwandan international lost his place midway through the 2024/25 season when former coach Nasreddine Nabi handed Brandon Petersen an extended run in goal. Petersen seized the opportunity, was later appointed club captain, and never looked back, even under interim coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. Da Cruz is expected to continue with the in