Yusuf Maart is in Austria ahead of the completion of his move to SV Ried 1912 from Kaizer Chiefs with his paperwork to be done on Monday.
Maart leaves after three years at Chiefs during which he played under Arthur Zwane, Molefi Ntseki, Cavin Johnson, and Nasreddine Nabi and went up the podium to lift the Nedbank Cup.
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The 29-year-old joined Chiefs from Sekhukhune United where he established himself as an important midfield player.
At Chiefs, he was commanding in his first season playing 34 matches and scoring four goals.
His second season came with 28 appearances ultimately becoming the captain last term as he played 33 matches and scored the winner in the Nedbank Cup final.
Maart is already in Austria and will apply for his Red-White-Red card on Monday.
The Red-White-Red Card is issued for a period of 24 months and entitles the holder to fixed term settlement and employment by the employer specified in your application.
Maart will then be announced by his new employers during the week.
At Ried, he will have fellow South African Antonio van Wyk for company.
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The club also has Moritz Kossman – who was previously at Ubuntu Cape Town and Cape Town City – in its technical team.
Chiefs have already brought in Siphesihle Ndlovu as replacement.
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