Orlando Pirates star Gilberto may have cooked his goose with recent antics not going down well in his native Angola.
Is Orlando Pirates flop Gilberto going off the rails?
After failing to become a regular in the Sea Robbers side, the Buccaneers loaned R11 million signing Gilberto back to his old club, Petro de Luanda, at the turn of the year. According to KickOff, the winger has taken his eye off the ball. The 24-year-old arrived with a big price and reputation, but only managed 11 appearances with zero goals and zero assists.
“Concerns have been raised about his fitness condition and lifestyle choices,” the outlet said.
“A video has recently been circulating of him lying on the floor shirtless, conversing with two females while holding a bottle of tequila in a room with plenty of other alcoholic beverages,” the publication added.
“Contacts in Luanda have told this publication that such videos are damaging to his image as a professional footballer.
“His fitness level and physical appearance have been questioned by some of Petro’s fan base.”
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