The recent Premier Soccer League transfer window saw a significant, yet
ultimately unsuccessful, push to bring 20-year-old Brazilian attacking
midfielder Chiqueti to South Africa’s top flight. The highly-touted
playmaker was aggressively shopped to the country’s biggest clubs, with his
representatives making direct approaches to the traditional “Big Three” –
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Despite the high-profile interest from these league powerhouses, a complex
web of negotiations failed to produce a concrete agreement before the
transfer deadline passed on Monday, 22 September. The move, which had
generated considerable buzz behind the scenes, consequently collapsed,
leaving the talented youngster in Brazil for the time being.
However, this story is far from over. According to sources with knowledge of
the situation, the player’s camp remains intensely keen on securing a move
for Chiqueti, who is widely regarded as one of South America’s promising
emerging talents. His profile as a creative, flair-driven number ten with
sharp attacking instincts makes him a seemingly ideal candidate for clubs
seeking to unlock stubborn defences.
While the immediate opportunity has passed, the long-term strategy is
already in place. His representatives are expected to re-initiate and
intensify discussions when the transfer window reopens in January 2026. This
planned renewed assault is likely to once again place the Brazilian prodigy
squarely on the radar of Mzansi’s football giants, setting the stage for a
potential mid-season transfer saga.
Should a future move prove successful, Chiqueti would join the notable
contingent of South American talents who have graced the PSL, bringing with
him the samba flair and technical brilliance that has long captivated the
imagination of local supporters. For now, fans and clubs alike are left in a
state of anticipation, as the player’s camp regroups to plot another attempt
to land their man in the South African topflight.
