Gilberto’s Future at Orlando Pirates in Doubt as Club Looks to Sell Winger and Finalize Permanent Deal with Petro de Luanda
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Gilberto’s Future at Orlando Pirates in Doubt as Club Looks to Sell Winger and Finalize Permanent Deal with Petro de Luanda

Orlando Pirates Looking to Part Ways with Gilberto

It looks like Orlando Pirates are ready to move on from one of their recent signings, Angolan winger Gilberto.

The talented player joined the Buccaneers at the start of the season for a reported R10 million, but things haven’t quite worked out as expected.

In fact, Gilberto was loaned back to his former team, Petro de Luanda, in January.

Now, fresh reports suggest that Pirates are considering offloading him on a permanent basis when the season ends.

Reports Suggest Gilberto’s Departure Is Imminent

According to a recent report from The Citizen, sources close to the club have indicated that Orlando Pirates are open to selling Gilberto.

Despite having two more years left on his contract, it seems the club is willing to part ways with the winger.

Petro de Luanda, his former club, is reportedly interested in securing a permanent move for him back to the Girabola league.

Pirates Eyeing TS Galaxy Winger as a Potential Signing

Meanwhile, it looks like Orlando Pirates are already looking ahead to next season and are considering bolstering their squad.

With the Buccaneers struggling to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race, reports suggest they are targeting one of the league’s most promising young stars.

A TS Galaxy winger, Sebelebele, has caught the club’s attention.

While there have been no official negotiations yet, both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly interested in the player, though nothing concrete has been discussed at this stage.

The Future of Sebelebele and the Pirates’ Plans

An insider revealed that while Sebelebele isn’t seen as a replacement for the recently departed Thato Khiba, Pirates are looking to add a player with different attributes.

After losing Khiba to Stellenbosch FC, the club has shifted focus to the promising winger.

It remains to be seen if this interest will lead to a formal bid.

With the potential changes in the squad, the big question is: will Gilberto get another chance to prove himself at Mayfair, or will the club move forward with a new direction? Only time will tell.