Orlando Pirates are set to renew midfielder Thabang Monare's contract for another year, according to reports.
The 34-year-old has featured little for Jose Ribeiro's side this season, but was a surprise selection in the Bafana Bafana Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) squad.
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Bafana manager Hugo Bruce defended his decision to include Monare in his squad, with the midfielder returning the favor each time the Belgian was called up to play in the competition.
according to citizenPirates are considering extending Monare's stay at the club.
“Everything is complete regarding a new contract with him (Monare).”
Pirates to extend Monare's stay
Talks have been held with him since he returned from AFCON. “For now everything has been resolved and he is happy to remain at the club and, importantly, the club also wants him to stay,” the report said of the Pirates star.
“Another important thing is that coach Jose and the rest of the technical team want him to remain at the club. His old contract will not be changed, it will only be renewed. Players in his position tend to be offered a pay cut, but he's lucky because he keeps getting his current salary. citizen Added.
With the likes of Miguel Tim and Patrick Maswangany in the midfield, Monare finds it difficult to break into Pirates' starting lineup.
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