Orlando Pirates legend Steve ‘Chippa’ Lekoelea has given his thoughts on why Relebohile Mofokeng has yet to leave the club.
The 20-year-old has attracted interest from teams abroad, but it appears that no official offer was made. His peer and former teammate Mohau Nkota has since left the Buccaneers for Saudi this pre-season.
Lekoelea feels Mofokeng wants to preserve his relationship, hence he’s not pushing for a move away from Orlando Pirates.
“It’s a decision that will ultimately be made by Irvin Khoza and the club regarding whether they will allow him to play overseas,” Chippa said as per KickOff.
“Personally, I believe Rele wants to move abroad, especially since his friend Mohau Nkota has already signed with an overseas team. 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,” he said.
Mofokeng is hesitant to leave Orlando Pirates, says Chippa
“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, ” Lekoelea said.
Mofokeng has been with Orlando Pirates for their pre-season training in Spain, where they played four matches. The club has refuted claims that the Dutch side PSV were offering R100 million for the winger.
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