Thabang Monare felt insulted by Orlando Pirates’ contract extension offer. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter
93 games 4 trophies 1 goal: veteran set to leave Orlando Pirates?
Orlando Pirates are believed to be ready to part ways with one of their senior players when his contract runs out at the end of the season.
Thabang Monare felt insulted by Orlando Pirates’ contract extension offer. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter
Orlando Pirates are already planning for the next season, with both incomings and outgoings in focus.
Pirates made a number of signings during the off-season, as well as the January transfer window.
They signed Melusi Buthelezi from TS Galaxy, Siphelo Baloni from All Stars FC and Katlego Otladisa from Marumo Gallants. They were joined by Karim Kimvuidi, Lesedi Kapinga and Patrick Maswanganyi. Then, in January, Pirates added the duo of Thabiso Lebitso and Thalenthe Mbatha. In January, stalwart Thembinkosi Lorch and Bienvenu Eva Nga both left the club for Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United respectfully.
Those players are expected to be followed out of the exit door by a few more, in the coming window. The likes of Zakhele Lepasa, Souaibou Marou, Sandile Mthethwa, among those touted for an exit. Another name that could enter that list soon is goalkeeper Richard Ofori. It has also since emerged that Thabang Monare could be exiting the club.
Now according to iDiski Times Monare could be the next one out of the Pirates squad ahead of next season.
Monare to leave Pirates?
“Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare could leave the club at the end of the season, with his contract set to expire. By the look of things, Monare could be on his way out of Pirates, as Jose Riveiro has a lot of options in the middle and Desh has only featured in 22 minutes across two games since the AFCON, with Thalente Mbatha also closing in on joining the club permanently.” Wrote the publication.
SuperSport interested?
Last month, this publication reported that Monare could be of interest to SuperSport United. It is believed that is former coach at Bidvest Wits wants to reunite with he veteran midfielder. This could see the two sides switch midfielders, with Thalente Mbatha believed to be on the verge of a permanent deal at Pirates.
Monare was part of the Bafana Bafana squad that won a bronze medal at Afcon. Whether he stays at Pirates or goes to SuperSport, he could still be a big asset.
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