Kaizer Chiefs announced the signing of Renaldo Leaner on Monday, with the goalkeeper arriving as a free agent after leaving Sekhukhune United.
The move strengthens a position the club has already identified as a priority as it rebuilds for the upcoming Premier Soccer League season and the 2026/27 campaign. Leaner becomes Kaizer Chiefs' second signing in this transfer window, following Thabo Moloisane.
Leaner is 28 years old and brings experience into the squad after impressing last season. He made 45 appearances and kept 15 clean sheets, a return that also earned him a number of call-ups to the Bafana Bafana national team.
Kaizer Chiefs said the signing adds a renowned shot-stopper to the goalkeeping department and welcomed him to the Khosi Nation. For a team trying to reshape its squad, that kind of depth in goal is important. Competition in that area can have a direct impact on consistency, especially when a club is looking to reset for the next season.
What the move means for Kaizer Chiefs
Leaner's arrival is less about a headline-grabbing splash and more about filling a clear need. Sekhukhune United did not renew his contract, which made the deal possible, and Kaizer Chiefs moved to secure a goalkeeper with recent form, national-team recognition and room to compete for a bigger role at Naturena.
That gives Amakhosi another experienced option as they continue their rebuild. With the season approaching, the next question is how quickly Leaner settles into the setup and how the goalkeeping picture develops from here.
