Kaizer Chiefs have added another promising player to their ranks, announcing the signing of 19-year-old Luke Baartman on a free transfer.
The young forward joins the Glamour Boys from Cape Town Spurs, who were recently relegated from the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Baartman’s arrival comes just a day after his former Spurs teammate, Asanele Velebayi, also joined Chiefs.
Baartman Brings Versatility and Youth
In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the club confirmed Baartman as their ninth signing for the 2025/26 season.
A junior international, the teenager has impressed both at club level and on the national stage.
Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr expressed excitement about the addition: “We’re thrilled to welcome Luke to our team.
He is an exciting young talent that we’ve been monitoring for the past few seasons.”
Motaung highlighted Baartman’s standout performances, including being named player of the tournament at the Bayhill Cup and his appearances with the U-17 national team at AFCON.
“We believe he will bring valuable versatility, playing both as a centre-forward and a winger.
We look forward to seeing him in action soon,” he added.
Chiefs on a Signing Spree
Baartman and Velebayi are part of a flurry of new signings for Kaizer Chiefs, who have brought in three new players in just two days.
Overall, the Glamour Boys have made nine new acquisitions this season, signaling their intent to strengthen the squad and challenge for the league title.
Fans Excited for the Season Ahead
The Chiefs faithful are buzzing with anticipation, eager to see how these new additions will perform on the pitch.
Supporters are invited to share their thoughts on the team’s prospects for the upcoming season, either in the comments or via WhatsApp.
With talent like Baartman joining the squad, expectations are high for Amakhosi to make a strong push in the league.
