After the January transfer window closed at midnight, iDiski Times brings you all the major local and international deals that were completed on Transfer Deadline Day.
06:48: Chippa Sign Skhwama
Chippa United have signed Tshepo ‘Skhwama’ Matete after his recent stint with Tshakuma FC.
Cape Town City have announced they have parted ways with Mpho Makola five months before the expiry of his contract.
02:40 Chelsea Sign Fernandez For British Transfer Record
Chelsea broke the British transfer record after signing Enzo Fernandez for €121 million from Benfica – Chelsea are yet to announce the deal.
02:10: Man Utd Loan Sabitzer
Manchester United have loaned Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich until the end of the season after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months due to an ankle injury.
01:15: Nottingham Forrest Sign Three-Time UCL Winner
Nottingham Forrest have signed three-time UEFA Champions League winner Keylor Navas on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
00:55 Spurs Announce New Right-Back
Tottenham Hotspur have signed right-back Pedro Porro from Sporting on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent in the summer.
00:34 Chelsea Sign Fernandez In British Transfer Record
Chelsea have broken the British transfer record after signing Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in a deal worth €120 million.
00:12 Barca Confirm Bellerin Move To Sporting
FC Barcelona have confirmed that right-back Hector Bellerin has joined Sporting.
22:18: LaLiga Femenino Side Sign Fulutudilu
Real Betis Feminas have confirmed the signing of Banyana Banyana international Ode Fulutudilu until the end of the season.
The 32-year-old joined the LaLiga Femenino side after leaving FC Fleury 91 in France and previously played for Malaga in Spain.
22:03: Arsenal Sign Jorginho
Arsenal completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho on a deal until 2024, which includes a one-year option.
19:47: Swallows Loan Bongani Sam
Swallows have completed a six-month loan of Bongani Sam from Orlando Pirates after their FIFA transfer ban ended last week.
16:30: SuperSport Confirm Lepasa Loan
SuperSport United have now also confirmed the loan deal of Zakhele Lepasa who joins the club on loa from Orlando Pirates until the end of the season.
“I am very excited to be here and I’m hoping to add value in the team especially upfront and getting results,” he told his new club.
“I am looking forward to meeting the Matsatsantsa fans this weekend when we play Cape Town City and I promise to give my all during my stay.”
13:41: Pirates Confirm Makhaula Contract Details
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that former AmaZulu captain Makhehleni Makhaula signed a one-and-a-half year deal at Orlando Stadium after both clubs agreed to an early transfer.
“I am so happy to have signed for one of the biggest clubs in the country. It’s a dream come true for me,” said the 33-year-old.
“I am looking forward to meeting up with my new teammates and helping the Club move towards reaching their objectives.”
13:27: Bayern Munich Loan Joao Cancelo
Bayern Munich have completed a surprise loan of Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo until the end of the season.
The deal reportedly includes a €70 million purchase option after Cancelo had fallen out with Pep Guardiola.
12:52: AmaZulu Confirm Makhaula’s Pirates Move
AmaZulu have confirmed that they have agreed to an early transfer of club captain Makhehleni Makhaula after he had signed a pre-contract with Orlando Pirates.
10:43: Chippa Hint At Deadline Day Signing
Chippa United have hinted at a new signing? Clearly left footed…. Zongo? Shkwama? With the Chilli Boys, you never know what’s next!
10:42: Lepasa Completes Deadline Day Move
The 25-year-old had fallen down the pecking order under Jose Riveiro despite his early season form earning him a Bafana Bafana recall.
He’ll hope to revive that form in order to remain in Hugo Broos’ squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers in March.
Lepasa’s arrival leaves the future of Thamsanqa Gabuza and Iqraam Rayners in balance, but we’ll keep you updated on any further moves…
Whichever deals are going to be confirmed next, the iDiski Times team has you covered.
