Durban City FC midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel is set to leave the club for Kaizer Chiefs next summer. Poggenpoel has rejected an opportunity to extend his contract with Durban City, which runs until June next year, and has reportedly secured a pre-contract agreement with the Soweto giants.
This means the 26-year-old could join Amakhosi without a transfer fee once his current deal expires. The potential departure comes as Durban City sit 13th in the Premier Soccer League, having taken just seven points from their opening nine matches, a record of one win, four draws, and four defeats. Their recent form shows two wins and three defeats from the last five games, including heavy back-to-back losses to Stellenbosch and Mamelodi Sundowns. The team's last outing was a 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday 31 October, a result that leaves them 19 points behind the league leaders. They have scored only six goals while conceding 11 this season.
While no official announcement has been made by either club, the move is understood to be progressing. A club spokesperson, when asked for comment, advised caution. "Nothing should be considered officially confirmed until the clubs or the player’s representatives make an announcement," they said.
Poggenpoel's impending exit presents a significant midfield challenge for Durban City, who have conceded 11 goals this season. The team is currently 19 points behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and faces a key period to climb the standings. Their next opportunity comes at home against 11th-placed Polokwane City on Friday 27 November, a fixture that will demand immediate focus from the squad. This follows a difficult run where they lost their last two matches, including the 4-1 reverse to Sundowns and a 2-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch on Wednesday 28 October. Losing a player of Poggenpoel's calibre on a free transfer is a blow, and the club's recruitment will be under scrutiny as they plan for life after his departure.
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