Kaizer Chiefs will leave Kaizer Chiefs for Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of the season after signing a pre-contract with Pitso Mosimane's men.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Amakhosi confirmed talks between them Maluleka had reached an 'unexpected ending' with the player breaking the news to the management during negotiations.
The Glamour Boys said they had offered Maluleka a two-year deal with an option to renew for a further year but the midfielder turned it down.