Overview
- Multiple reports say Mbekezeli Mbokazi travelled to the United States to discuss a switch to MLS club Chicago Fire, with a fee of about US$3 million (roughly R52 million) cited.
- The move depends on agreement on personal terms and a signed contract, and neither club has issued official confirmation.
- Veteran journalist Mark Gleeson reported the negotiations, which were echoed by SuperSport and local outlets on Saturday.
- Mbokazi has 37 senior appearances for Orlando Pirates with two goals and two assists and was elevated to deputy captain this season.
- Hugo Broos has urged overseas moves but has seldom selected MLS-based players, and recent PSL-to-MLS transfers have produced mixed results, with success for Olwethu Makhanya and Bongokuhle Hlongwane and tougher spells for Mailula and Njabulo Blom.