Orlando Pirates have several players out of contract and will have to make tough decisions at the end of the season.
Orlando Pirates players whose contracts have expired
33 years old Kermit Erasmus' contract expires At the end of the campaign. 'Romeo' joined the Buccaneers from Sundowns in September 2022 after feverish speculation linking him with a move to Kaizer Chiefs. Experienced striker cut his teeth in France, Portugal and the Netherlands No one knows where he will end up in 2024-25, but it's hard to imagine he'll still be with the Buccaneers after his second stint with the Soweto Giants. Other senior players whose contracts are expiring include Hotto, Richard Ofori, Siyabonga Mponshane, Thaban Monare and Fortune Macarine. Meanwhile, Olisa Nda, Sandile Mthethwa and Zakele Lepasa also need to renew their contracts or face leaving for free. The club will seek to make Talente Mbaza's loan move from SuperSport permanent. center. The midfielder was impressive.
Namibia's fiercest man leaves the country
Hotto, who starred for Namibia at Afcon 2023, is a solid operator on the left side of the Pirates team. Equally skilled in defense and midfield, he is a manager's dream. However, the 33-year-old's contract expires in June and is unlikely to be extended.of The star has a wealth of experience and boasts 65 caps. For his country. He has also made 23 appearances in the DStv Premiership this season, not missing a single game, scoring one goal and providing five assists. It is no exaggeration to say that it will be difficult to replace him. In the meantime, Hotto will no doubt do everything in his power to help Pirates finish second in the league and claim another silver medal in the Nedbank Cup.
Bucks want to keep Dlamini
One player the board does not want to lose is left-footed attacking midfielder Kabelo Dlamini.according to soccer laduma, Pirates are interested in Kabelo Dlamini from Morocco's Raja Casablanca. His contract expires in June 2024, so the Buccaneers' board is moving quickly to extend Sea Robbers' contract. But interest from Morocco is not the only factor in Dlamini's desire to extend his term. The player joined from Bloemfontein Celtic in 2019. He has returned to the team after a long absence this season. Scored in Pirates' 4-2 win in the recent Nedbank Cup quarter-final Above AmaZulu.
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