By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@KaizerChiefs.
Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the signing of striker Luke Baartman on a free transfer, making him the club’s ninth signing of the 2025/26 season.
The announcement comes after Premier Soccer League (PSL) DRC declared him a free agent and paving the way to join Chiefs.
This development comes exactly a week after his teammate Asanele Velebayi was also declared a free agent.
However Cape Town Spurs have filed a review application with the SAFA Arbitration Tribunal regarding the Velebayi matter. It is expected that they will follow the same route concerning Baartman.
“Kaizer Chiefs are pleased to confirm the signing of another forward, Luke Baartman, making him the Club’s ninth signing of the 2025/26 season,” the club announced.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Luke to our team,” the club’s Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr said.
“He is an exciting young talent that we’ve been monitoring for the past few seasons both at Club level, in the Bayhill Cup – where he was voted player of the tournament – and the U-17 national team that played 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.”
At just 19 years old, striker Baartman is regarded as one of the most exciting young footballers in South Africa. He boasts impressive technical skills, including excellent ball control, and dribbling.