A number of Orlando Pirates players are attracting interest from abroad, with one being chased by no less than three African giants!
Orlando Pirates midfielder Karim Kimvuidi is a wanted man on the African continent.
The talented 22-year-old joined the Buccaneers from Maritzburg United last year, and has made 29 appearances for the club thus far.
Despite limited playing opportunities, Kimvuidi’s talent is undeniable, and some of the continent’s biggest teams have been taking notice of the Congolese star.
According to the latest transfer gossip, three African giants are chasing the Orlando Pirates midfielder’s signature!
African giants chasing Orlando Pirates star’s signature
“Pyramids, Simba, and Al-Hilal have all made inquiries about Karim’s availability, but they have only spoken to his agent and are yet to table an offer to Pirates,” a source told Citizen.
“They all want to sign him in January. But from what I heard, Orlando Pirates are only open to sending out on loan for him to get game time somewhere else.
“They don’t want to sell Karim outright because they feel that he has the potential to be a key player for Pirates in the future. He’s only 22 and has a lot of time to establish himself at the club
In other news, Orlando Pirates have reportedly secured the services of a key first team player for the immediate future.
The Buccaneers have a host of key players allegedly attracting interest from abroad, however one such player has signed a contract extension at Mayfair.
Despite his age, Deon Hotto has been in imperious form for Jose Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates side this season.
The 34-year-old utility winger has already made 20 appearances for the Buccaneers this season, assisting two goals while scoring two more.
Hotto, whose situation has been closely monitored in both the middle east as well as the PSL, has reportedly extended his contract at the Buccaneers!
Hotto extends contract at Orlando Pirates
“Yes, there was interest from teams in the PSL and other teams in the Middle East but the club turned down all those interests and inquiries. But since the club still needs him at the team that’s why they are extending his contract to another one-year as well as a one-year option,” an insider told Soccer Laduma
In other news, Orlando Pirates star Mofokeng is also reportedly attracting serious interest from Spanish giants Barcelona FC!
