Zambia international Nathan Sinkala is expected to join Premier Soccer League (PSL) debutants Stellenbosch FC in a surprise move.
The accomplished midfielder has been on the radar of the biggest football clubs in the country, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs.
His current club, TP Mazembe has announced his departure after the DR Congolese champions decided against renewing his contract.
"At the end of his contract, Nathan Sinkala will not have his lease renewed."
"At the club since 2012, the Zambian midfielder was - for a moment - transferred to FC Sochaux in France then loaned to the Swiss of the Zurich Grasshoppers between 2014 and 2015 before returning to Lubumbashi.