Bafana Bafana midfielder Ethan Brooks has confirmed that Kaizer Chiefs made a “formal approach” for his services before his move to AmaZulu.
Brooks, 20, saw his star rise last season after being called into a young COSAFA squad that won the tournament in 2021.
He made 27 appearances in all competitions for TS Galaxy last season before joining Usuthu in the current transfer window.
The midfielder now confirmed that he joined AmaZulu due to his mother hailing from Durban but also revealed there was a formal offer from Chiefs, before stating he doesn’t want to go into details why the move didn’t happen.
“It’s never an easy choice to join any club but it is something I had to think about and I’m happy that I decided to come here,” Brooks told Sowetan Live.
“Durban is a second home for me. My mom is from KwaZulu-Natal, so I used to visit that place.
“But also, AmaZulu have a lot of history and playing for a club like this you want to do your best and that’s what I hope to do when I get my chance.
“Chiefs were one of the clubs that was after my service and there was a formal approach but I don’t want to talk about it.”
Brooks is one of nine signings AmaZulu made this window, the others being Rally Bwalya (Simba), Riaan Hanamub (Chippa United), Augustine Kwem (TS Galaxy), Gabadinho Mhango (Orlando Pirates), George Maluleka (Mamelodi Sudnowns), Thendo Mukumela (Cape Town Spurs), Veluyeke Zulu (Chippa United) and Dumisani Zuma (Kaizer Chiefs).
