The public broadcaster earlier reported that the Uruguayan international, who now holds a South African passport, had been offered to both Chiefs and their bitter rivals Orlando Pirates following his Chloorkop exit.

Amakhosi have taken the plunge and are now officially in talks with Sirino, with coach Nasreddine Nabi confirming interest earlier this week.

The public broadcaster has established that the 33-year-old has gone in for a medical on the back of discussions around personal terms.

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It now appears a formality that he will soon be unveiled as the latest Chiefs signing – added to the list that includes goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari, centre back Rushwin Dortley as well as left back Bongani Sam.

Sirino spent six years at Sundowns, having arrived during coach Pitso Mosimane’s tenure and had expressed a desire in following ‘Jingles’ to North Africa at Al Ahly and in the Gulf region, but Downs were not willing to sell.

As a free agent now, it’s understood Sirino had received offers from his native South America in Bolivia and Chile, while Young Africans of Tanzania and Stellenbosch FC are understood to have also enquired.

SABC Sport has it on good authority that Sundowns have now issued Sirino with this clearance to allow Chiefs to register the player should all parties involved reach an agreement, which is expected to only be a formality.

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