Kaizer Chiefs will announce the new striker this week

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly completed the signing of Argentine striker Rodrigo Auzmendi, with the highly-rated forward agreeing to join the Soweto giants and make the move to South Africa.

The development represents another significant step in Chiefs’ plans to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign. Auzmendi is regarded as a powerful attacking option who can bring physical presence, movement and a direct threat in the final third.

The 25-year-old Argentine centre-forward has attracted attention during his career, and his reported arrival at Naturena is expected to generate plenty of excitement among the Amakhosi faithful. Standing at around 1.91m, Auzmendi offers the type of physical profile that can give Chiefs another dimension in attack.

According to the latest reports circulating around the transfer, the player has now agreed to come to South Africa, with the contract already signed. The next steps are expected to involve the formal completion of the transfer process and the club’s official announcement.

For Kaizer Chiefs supporters, this is potentially very good news. The club has been working to improve its attacking options, and adding an Argentine striker could provide Fernando Da Cruz with another weapon to work with.

Auzmendi’s arrival would also add an international flavour to the Chiefs squad, with the striker looking set to begin a new chapter of his career in the Betway Premiership. His adaptation to South African football will naturally be watched closely, but expectations will be high if the move is officially confirmed.

There has already been growing speculation surrounding Chiefs’ interest in Auzmendi, with recent reports indicating that the club had been pursuing the Argentine forward.

Now, with the player reportedly agreeing to the move and signing his contract, Amakhosi supporters could soon get the chance to see their new attacking addition in the famous gold and black.

The wait for the official announcement continues — but this could be another major piece of business for Kaizer Chiefs. 🇦🇷💛🖤