Renaldo Leaner living the dream after completing Kaizer Chiefs switch

The 28-year-old shot-stopper joined Amakhosi on a free transfer after parting ways with Sekhukhune at the end of last season.

His arrival intensifies competition for places between the posts, with Bruce Bvuma, Brandon Petersen, Fiacre Ntwari and young goalkeeper Takalani Mazhamba all currently part of the club's first-team squad.

Leaner was excellent last season as Sekhukhune ended their Betway Premeiership season in fifth place.

He joined the club from Maritzburg United back in 2023, making 45 appearances in all competitions and keeping 15 clean sheets and even earned a call up to the Bafana Bafana squad by Hugo Broos in the lead up to the World Cup.

Speaking during a pre-season training camp with his new teammates in Spain Leaner revealed to his new club: "As a youngster, I used to look up to Itumeleng Khune as a local hero and internationally, Manuel Neuer and Edwin Van Der Sar. They inspired my love for goalkeeping and were people I learned from by observing them on television.

"I have always wanted to play for Chiefs, so when I became a free agent after my contract expired with my previous club, I chose to join Kaizer Chiefs.

"Actually, my first time at the Village in Naturena was when I went to sign for Chiefs. I was amazed and impressed by what I saw when they took me on a tour of the facilities.

"It made me even more eager to start because everything is here to make a world-class training base."

Amakhosi kick off their new season with an away trip to newly promoted Kruger United before playing Sekhukhune United at home.