Orlando Pirates are expected to loan out one of their young goalkeepers before the transfer window closes in September, the Siya crew understands.
Siya sources at the club have indicated that Ethan Visage, who joined from NC Professionals in the ABC Motsepe League, is set to spend next season on loan.
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Sources added that the goalkeeper is highly regarded and won't be short of suitors due to his potential.
"Yes, it's true they just signed him in the off season but he didn't even make the trip to Spain as they were working on loaning him out. They want him to gain experience and come back more experienced than he is now," said the Siya source.
"If you recall very well he was in the junior ranks before he went to the ABC Motsepe League to gain game time and experience as well. So, now they are set to loan him out," the source added.
A second insider mentioned that the team has registered four goalkeepers for this season, including two experienced options and two youngsters.
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"The technical team has trust in certain players for this season. They are looking at utilising the four goalkeepers that they have registered and give them chances to improve themselves," said the second source.
"That's why they are looking at loaning those they feel won't play a part this season to have game time somewhere and Ethan (Visage) is one of them at the moment," the source concluded.
As things stand, Sipho Chaine is the club's number one goalkeeper, with Melusi Buthelezi serving as his deputy. The decision to loan out Visagie is part of a broader strategy to ensure that all goalkeepers in the squad receive adequate playing time and development opportunities for the future.
Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates for comment but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.
