Deon Hotto could be at the centre of one of the biggest transfer stories involving an Orlando Pirates player, with reports now linking the experienced Namibian international with a move to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire FC.
According to the information circulating, Hotto has agreed a deal to make the move to Chicago, bringing an end to his long association with Orlando Pirates. The 35-year-old has been an important figure at Pirates since joining the Buccaneers in 2020 and has established himself as one of the club’s most experienced players. Orlando Pirates’ official profile lists Hotto as a left-back and confirms his long-standing contribution to the club.
Hotto is reportedly grateful to the Pirates supporters and management for their role in allowing the proposed transfer to happen.
“I would like to thank the fans and the management of Pirates to let this deal come true.”
The reported move would see Hotto join a Chicago Fire side that already has a recent connection with Orlando Pirates. Mbekezeli Mbokazi completed a move from Pirates to Chicago earlier in 2026, making Hotto another potential link between the two clubs.
📄 CONTRACT DETAILS EXPOSED
The reported agreement is said to include a contract between Hotto and Chicago Fire FC, with the final terms expected to cover the duration of the deal, salary and other player benefits. However, the specific financial figures have not been independently confirmed.
Important: I could not verify a Hotto-to-Chicago announcement from Chicago Fire FC’s official news feed as of September 5, 2026. Recent official Chicago Fire news does not list Hotto among its announced acquisitions, while current player records still show him with Orlando Pirates.
So, for now, this should be presented as a reported deal rather than an officially confirmed transfer.
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