Matlaba Agrees To Pirates Deal
09 January 2012
The Siya crew can confirm that Free State Stars defender Thabo Matlaba has agreed to a deal with Soweto giants Orlando Pirates. However, the deal still needs to be finalised as Stars and Bucs are yet to agree on terms.
According to a Soccer-Laduma source, the left back, who was out of action for some time due to injury, has agreed to a three year deal with the Parktown-based side and is expected to start training with the team soon.
“I am telling you he has signed and if all goes well and the teams agree the transfer fee he will be training with Pirates from next week. Pirates and the player have already agreed terms but now its up to Stars and Pirates to finalise the deal,” revealed the source.
Free State Stars general manager, Rantsi Mokoena, would not confirm nor deny the news, as he explained that he has just returned to the office from his festive break.
“I have just opened the office today so there is nothing much I know about that. I think they are just reports, I will let you know when I check,” Mokoena said.
However, according to a source close the Free State-based club, management at the club are interested in off-loading the player during the January transfer window and cash in.
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gud thnking khoza for relizing if clote is not playin no1 cn fil dat side
Submitted by: printer
Date: 11 January 2012, Time: 07:32:10
I see "lol" is that a joke mooki?
Submitted by: thapeloski
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 19:39:19
I love arguing with Pirate fans lol simple coz they very stupid!! I set them up they nock it down...ezimnyama nge brain!! Lol
Submitted by: mooki_no12
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 13:41:56
Conquering SA doesnt satisfy the JUJUs, but Conquering Africa does. 'Operation vat alles' till Family business fc nd the Mines fc go bankrupt.
Submitted by: Lwa90
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 11:47:56
Nw i knw if Khoza wants to sign Lionel Messi, he cn get him @ any time.
Submitted by: Nsuzelakude
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 08:46:34
Dd Khoza fail to get services of Patrick Phungwayo? Or he wants to snatch dit big fish Pelembe.
Submitted by: Nsuzelakude
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 08:44:04
@TrevorvanWyk...its not a unique case bhuti, chips brought katsande who lacked gametime at ajax& was about to be offloaded....Teko wasnt getting gametime at Bucs when flops snatched him....Bucs lacks a reliable cover at leftback & has acquired a player that was at one stage even roped in the BB squad..he hasnt been playing largely due to injury. There is nothing wrong with strengthening yo team especially if u are on cup shopping spree.
Submitted by: liesbeeck
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 08:30:11
D boy mst wrk hard 4 dat position cz its nt up 4 crabs,Cloete is stil doing wondas.He mst wrk very hard especially coming frm in jury.
Submitted by: 0714374149
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 06:54:56
How can a beeg team like Pirates buy a player who hardly got game time and is being off-loaded ? Drop in standards!
Submitted by: TrevorvanWyk
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 06:44:16
Welcome to the University of Orlando Pirates boy where the football 101 is Mastered at
Submitted by: VIPER
Date: 10 January 2012, Time: 06:27:47