DStv Premiership side Chippa United have signed former Orlando Pirates midfielder Ronaldo Maarman following the Soweto giants’ decision to offload him.
He was one of the star performers for the Chilli Boys in the DStv Premiership last season. He made 25 appearances, scoring on three occasions and providing five assists. Despite impressing during his loan spell, Pirates have parted ways with the 23-year-old.
While some reports linked the player with Cape Town Spurs, it is at Chippa that he will be playing in the new season.
Ronaldo Maarman joined the Buccaneers two years ago but failed to break into the star-studded side. Indications are that Chippa United head coach Mamilla is an admirer of the attacking midfielder.
An SN24 source told this publication that Maarman joined the club on a long-term contract after the highly-rated player was identified as a prospect who could add to the club’s future success.
“He’s back here with the team and will be staying permanently. Pirates decided against keeping him and there was an opportunity for him to join Chippa permanently,” a source said.
Maarman was originally from Chippa United when Pirates signed him in 2021. They then loaned him to National First Division side Cape Town All Stars. In 2022, he returned to Pirates he was loaned out to Chippa United again.
Apart from the Chilli Boys, other PSL clubs that showed interest in the player were SuperSport United and Sekhukhune United.
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Maarman joins midfielder Goodman Mosele, who has also moved to the Eastern Cape outfit from Orlando Pirates on a season-long loan.
Chippa already had a decent transfer window by signing Craig Martin, Augustine Mulenga, Luvuyo Memela and Menzi Ndwandwe.
The Mammila-coached outfit survived relegation on the last day of the season, thanks to a goalless draw with Lamontville Golden Arrows.
Their opening DStv Premiership game is away from home against Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday, August 06. The match will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.