Pitso Mosimane and his new Saudi club almost signed the South African player, but the deal fell through.
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According to reports, 28-year-old Stellenbosch FC striker Rayners, who has scored six goals and provided one assist in 20 games, has been targeted by coach Mosimane to join the Abha club.
“Stellenbosch Football Club has rejected an offer from Pitso Mosimane's Saudi club Abha FC for talisman Ikram Reiners. report iDiski Times.
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A valid reason?
The report further added that Stellenbosch felt it was bad timing to lose the Mitchells Plain-born player in January.
“This publication understands that Mosimane’s club submitted a bid to Rayners shortly after the Premier Soccer League transfer window closed and that Stellenbosch rejected the offer. PSL summer transfer window ended on January 26th, but Saudi Arabia's transfer window remained open until January 30th.
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“Information received” iDiski Times“Stellis could not let Rayners leave in January this year as the PSL transfer window has already closed and he will have a hard time finding a replacement,” the article added.
Meanwhile, Mosimane will sign a four-month contract to save the Abha club from relegation.
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