Relebohile Mofokeng has continued to attract interest from clubs in Europe after 12 goals and 15 assists in 49 games last season.
His dynamic performances in the Betway Premiership since his promotion in May 2023 have attracted several European clubs. Among the suitors are Rangers in Scotland, Wolverhampton Wanderers in England and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq.
According to Steve Lekeolea, the anticipated move abroad will require careful coordination between the player and Orlando Pirates management.
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“It’s a decision that will ultimately be made by Irvin Khoza and the club regarding whether they will allow him to play overseas,” said Lekoelea via Kick Off. “Personally, I believe Rele wants to move abroad, especially since his friend Mohau Nkota has already signed with an overseas team.
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“However, he’s hesitant to push for a move because he doesn’t want to damage his relationship with Orlando Pirates. I don’t think he wants to burn any bridges.
“He understands the significance of Pirates as a major club, and they are committed to handling matters professionally. Before any deal is settled with interested teams, they want to ensure that both the club and Rele are satisfied. That’s my opinion.
“We can claim that he is ready for overseas play, but the reality is that it always depends on a player’s mental and physical fitness. The atmosphere abroad is quite different from that of local leagues.
“However, I believe in his talent; he is a good player. If given at least four games to adjust, overseas teams will truly see the best of him. I am confident that a wise decision will be made for the boy’s future,” the Orlando Pirates legend concluded.
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