Former Petro de Luanda midfielder Carlinhos looks set for a surprise move to the DStv Premiership next season.
The Angola international, 29, has been lauded for his technical ability in his homeland but has often been accused of having questionable off-the-field behaviour.
However, he holds over 15 caps for the senior national team and vast continental experience, having played for Petro, Sagrada Esperança and Young Africans SC.
iDiski Times understands Cape Town City have secured his services on a one-year deal with an option to extend with the playmaker.
He’s set to arrive for pre-season while compatriot Jó Paciência departed after just one season at the club.