Orlando Pirates have taken a major transfer decision on a player who was on trial at the club.
The Buccaneers welcomed former Bloemfontein Celtic and Chippa United star midfielder Siphelele Luthuli for a trial at the club.
Luthuli partook in Orlando Pirates first team training and friendly matches however, a fresh update has been provided on his situation in Mayfair.
Siphelele Luthuli stops training with Orlando Pirates
“Former Chippa United midfielder Siphelele Luthuli, who is currently a free agent, has stopped training with Orlando Pirates. Luthuli, 30, has left Pirates after his training stint and is now on the lookout for a new club,” an IDiski Times report read.
“It’s been confirmed to iDiski Times that he’s left without being offered a deal after featuring in first-team training and several friendlies for over a month.”
In other news, Orlando Pirates were strongly linked with a Polokwane City star for much of the transfer window.
And now, more details have surfaced regarding why the defender didn’t join the Buccaneers.
Jose Riveiro’s side are expected to challenge for the Betway Premiership, Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League over the next three months.
Orlando Pirates surprisingly didn’t sign any new players in the January transfer window. And now, an explanation has since been revealed why Thabang Matuludi didn’t join the club.
Why Matuludi didn’t join Pirates
Polokwane City full-back Thabang Matuludi was closely linked with a move to Mayfair.
The talented defender however suffered a serious knee injury in January, forcing Orlando Pirates to abandon signing him!
“Football is like that, and injuries are part of the game. Unfortunately for him, he got injured at the wrong time, so that’s also why nothing happened.” an insider told Citizen.
“He’s a talented player, and I’m sure the Soweto teams will come back again for him ahead of next season. What’s important is for him to recover after surgery and get back on the pitch as soon as possible.”
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