Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng’s potential move to Barcelona has been stealing the headlines recently.
South African fans are in a frenzy, however just how much truth are there in the reports claiming the LaLiga giants are after Mofokeng?
Well, a former PSL coach has all but confirmed Barcelona FC’s interest in the Orlando Pirates star! Let’s take a look at the details below.
Franco confirms Barcelona’s interest in Orlando Pirates star
Former AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has all but confirmed Barcelona’s interest in Relebohile Mofokeng!
According to the Spanish coach, a Barcelona FC coach reached out to him to enquire about the quality of one Relebohile Mofokeng!
“He (the Barcelona B coach) contacted me to ask about Mofokeng. According to him, someone offered Mofokeng to the club, and the scouting department sent his videos and (videos of) some other African wingers to the coach to watch them,” Pablo Martin told Soccer Laduma regarding Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng.
“He asked me about him because they watched some highlights, and they liked him, but they didn’t have enough time to scout him properly, and as I knew him, he asked me directly. That it was when I told him that he is very good and that I would sign him for Barcelona B without any doubt.”
Pirates star Mofokeng is reportedly attracting serious interest from Spanish giants Barcelona FC!
The incredibly talented winger has taken the Premier Soccer League (PSL) by storm after making his first team debut in 2023.
At the tender age of 20-years-old, Mofokeng has already made 57 appearances for the Buccaneers. Mofokeng has scored 10 goals while assisting 14 more thus far.
And now, reports suggest the Orlando Pirates wizard has caught the eye of Barcelona FC!
Bucs star linked with Barcelona move
“There have been enquiries from Barcelona on Relebohile Mofokeng. The boy has been monitored by the coaches of the Barcelona B team with interest,” an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding the Orlando Pirates sensation.
“They have been following him and made approaches with some of their contacts in the PSL, including certain coaches they know closely, asking about the player.
“He is a player with potential to play in some of the top leagues in Europe and the feedback has been positive on the enquiries made.”
Should Mofokeng join Barcelona?
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