Orlando Pirates are getting ready to usher in a new era at the club, ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Pirates will be without coach Jose Riveiro for the first time in thee-years after the Spanish mentor joined Al Ahly.
Pirates looking for balance in the transfer market
The Buccaneers are rumoured to have made at least five signings so far, with many more expected. In order to make way for these signings, it is expected that Pirates will have a mass clear out! Two players already out are Miguel Timm as well as captain Innocent Maela. The skipper will leave a gap in the defence and it now appears the club are moving quickly to fill it.
According to Soccer-Laduma, Pirates are looking to reignite their interest in Stellenbosch FC defender Thabo Moloisane.
Moloisane in advanced talks to sign?
“It’s believed that talks and negotiations are at an advanced stage. Pirates are really interested in beefing up their central defence and the good thing is Thabo (Moloisane) can also play at right back and they like his versatility. If all goes well then the deal could be concluded after the Bafana Bafana international friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique,” said the source.
A second source claims that Pirates will be looking to release more defenders to accommodate Moloisane.
“It’s a process. They are looking at different options. Mind you, they will be playing in the CAF Champions League again this coming season and they will need a well-balanced squad. But at the same time, apparently they could be looking at releasing some defenders who the technical team would feel are not first team players when the season opening approaches. That’s how they are looking at things,”. Said the source.
Great signing for Buccaneers?
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