Orlando Pirates transfer news: Third player exit confirmed?
UPDATED: Orlando Pirates may use this speedy player to sweeten the deal to bring in Thalente Mbatha permanently from SuperSport United.
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Orlando Pirates are set to lose a third player in this off-season, and it could be none other former Maritzburg United star Bandile Shandu.
According to Soccer Laduma, Shandu could be on his way to SuperSport United who showed interest in signing him.
Shandu had limited game time under Jose Riveiro this past season, and the arrival of Thabiso Lebitso from Chippa United made things worse for him.
Lebitso arrived at Pirates during the January transfer window, and he continues to compete for a place in the right-back position with Thabiso Monyane.
Now, with Pirates in the process of finalising a permanent deal for Thalente Mbatha, they could be tempted to do business with SuperSport United for the services of Shandu.
And that’s because it is what they did when they allowed Siphesihle Ndlovu to join SuperSport United in exchange for Patrick Maswanganyi.
ORLANDO PIRATES SET LOSE DEFENDER TO SSU
“Chippa United were the first to show interest in him but at the moment SuperSport United are leading the race to get Shandu,” said a source known to the publication.
“The thing is, currently he could be considered a free agent but Pirates haven’t stated that they don’t want to renew his contract yet. They are taking their time and since he is at the team they could renew at any time.
“That’s what happened with players like Thabang Monare, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Ben Motshwari and Richard Ofori last season. They renewed when the season was about to start but Motshwari still left. So, that’s what SuperSport United are waiting on for Shandu,” concluded the source.
TWO CONFIRMED EXITS SO FAR…
As reported by The South African, Pirates have already confirmed the departure of two players, namely Souaibou Marou and Fortune Makaringe.
And Shandu, if he leaves next, he would become the third player to exit Pirates during this off-season.
Shandu was limited to just eight games at Pirates this season, but long-term injuries were a huge contributing factor to that.
UPDATE: AGENT RESPONDS TO SHANDU TO LEAVE ORLANDO PIRATES RUMOUR
Soon after this story went up on The South African website, Shandu’s agent Mike Makaab was quick to dispel the rumour.