”This is a really exciting chapter for me going forward,” said De Jong.
Newly-signed Orlando Pirates forward Andre De Jong has revealed his personal goals for the remainder of the season.
Earlier this month, the Buccaneers announced that they have acquired the services of the New Zealander from Stellenbosch FC on an undisclosed fee.
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Speaking to the Pirates media, De Jong said he was “extremely excited” to join Pirates and is looking forward to establishing himself and also helping the team win the Betway Premiership title this season.
“Yeah, obviously it’s tough moving in January but yeah just looking forward to getting games under my belt and try and contribute to the team going forward,” De Jong told Orlando Pirates TV.
“Playing for Stellenbosch we’ve lost a couple of finals to Pirates and when Pirates were interested, obviously I was very excited to join them.
”This is a really exciting chapter for me going forward. Pirates have shown so much success over the past few seasons and hopefully I can continue with that success going forward,” added De Jong before revealing the team’s and personal goals.
‘That’s a big goal of mine’
“I think it’s a goal for everyone’s club to win the league this year. And I think it’s a great opportunity sitting on top of the log at the break now, so in these two weeks we’ve been pushing really hard.
“I then think from the outside as well as expectations from the fans and to break the drought [of failing to win the league title] and hopefully we can this season. Some of my personal goals are obviously to contribute to the team as much as possible.
“Obviously, I’d love to win the league, and I think everyone at the club would, so that’s a big goal of mine.
“Also like to score goals and contribute going forward. I think Pirates have a really good pressing culture and defensive structure.”
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Pirates will resume their league campaign with a clash against Sekhukhune United at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium next Saturday, 24 January.