Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of 26-year-old defensive midfielder James Kotei on a free transfer.
Koeti becomes the second Chiefs signing of the window after the club confirmed earlier this month that Lazarous Kambole was joining Glamour Boys on a long-term deal following his move from ZESCO United in Zambia.
The Ghanaian midfielder shocked many when he turned down a new contract with his former club, Simba SC in Zambia, after impressing many with his performances last season.
The holding midfielder has instead decided to join Amakhosi on a three-year deal and is set to link up with the rest of the squad as they start pre-season.
Player Updates: Chiefs confirm Kotei!
Kaizer Chiefs have signed James Agyekum Kotei on a three-year contract.
The 25-year-old defensive midfielder hails from Ghana. He joins Amakhosi from Simba Sport Club in the Tanzanian Premier League. #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/2ws82kIAmg
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) June 26, 2019
Amakhosi are looking to rebuild in an attempt to bring back some respectability after a horrendous 2018-19 season where they finished outside the top eight, while also failing to end their four-year trophy drought.
Chiefs have responded by releasing a host of players including Pule Ekstein, Bongolethu Jayiya, Virgil Vries, Ryan Moon, Khotso Malope, Gustavo Paez, Emmanuel Leltlotlo and goalkeeper Brylon Petersen, with more departures still expected.
With a mass exodus having ensued in the off-season expect more incomings at Naturena as Ernst Middendorp and his technical team look to stamp their mark on the squad.
