Orlando Pirates have confirmed signing Democratic Republic of the Congo international striker Jean-Marc Mundele Makusu.
As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, Mundele has been expected to join the Buccaneers on a season-long loan deal from Congolese giants AS Vita Club, and the Soweto have now confirmed the deal for the 28-year-old forward.
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“Orlando Pirates Football Club have secured the services of Democratic Republic of the Congo forward Jean-Marc Makusu Mundele from AS Vita. The 28-year-old who signed earlier this week after passing his medical, initially joins on a season-long loan, which includes the option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season,” Pirates confirmed on the club’s official website.
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Speaking on his signing, the player told the club’s website, “I am happy to have joined this prestigious Club and I look forward to a successful stay. This move presents a new challenge in a new country for me. I have lofty ambitions and I am confident that I can achieve them with my new teammates.”
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