Orlando Pirates haven’t forgotten about Cape Town City youngster Jaedin Rhodes.
The Soweto giants tried to sign the 22-year-old in January and will reportedly try again this offseason following the Mother City side’s dreadful season. It’s been a campaign to forget for Rhodes, with one goal in twenty-four league outings, but it would be senseless to assume that the talent isn’t there.
The Cape Town-born starlet is already sixteen caps off a hundred top-flight appearances, boasting a rare blend of youth and experience.
“One of those reinforcements could be a long-time target, Jaedin Rhodes. Although the 22-year-old has endured an underwhelming season with Cape Town City, he remains a high priority on the Buccaneers’ list,” a source said.
“The club [Orlando Pirates] has been met with resistance by City in previous attempts to lure Rhodes to Gauteng, but according to sources, will try once more in the upcoming window. Complicating matters will be the Citizens’ peculiar situation.”
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Buccaneers’ new man Tshepho Mashiloane has expressed his desires at his new club, however remained truthful about his recent heartbreak with former club Baroka FC.
“I would have loved to go to Orlando Pirates knowing that I have promoted my team [Baroka FC]. But I believe the guys will do well next season and promote the team,” a source said.
“The chairman [Khurishi Mphahlele] has supported me and my move to Pirates and is happy. I will have to up my game when I get there [to Pirates] so I can stay competitive. I would love to get a chance to play in the cup competitions like the Carling Knockout Cup, MTN8, and Nedbank Cup. But I understand I need to work hard to earn it. I want to achieve a lot of things at Pirates.”
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