Azerbaijan club Sabah FK have landed the signature of defender Aden McCarthy from Kaizer Chiefs.

African Times has learnt that the Asians paid R7 Million for McCarthy, who played over thirty matches for Amakhosi’s senior team since his promotion from their youth ranks. Chiefs will also benefit from his future transfer after inserting a sell-on clause in the agreement, believed to be 10%.

The 22-year-old McCarthy enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season with the Phefeni Glamour Boys, making 33 appearances across all competitions in his first full campaign with the senior team. He even found the back of the net twice, helping the Glamour Boys secure a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership and qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup.

“We can confirm that we have agreed to release Aden after being approached by Sabah FK. We are proud that he will compete in the qualifying round of next season’s UEFA Champions League,” says Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.

McCarthy’s journey with the Glamour Boys began in the youth ranks as a teenager, where he featured across various development divisions, including the reserve side, which competes in the DStv Diski Challenge. His consistent performances eventually earned him a first team debut toward the end of the 2024/25 season, before cementing his place in the squad last year.

Motaung concluded by saying: “We know Aden will fly the Amakhosi flag high in Europe, and we are excited to see him grow on the world stage.”