Orlando Pirates make BIG Monnapule Saleng move!

Orlando Pirates are not wiling to lose Monnapule Saleng for free despite the attacker seemingly forcing for a move away from the club.

Orlando Pirates have taken a huge decision on Monnapule Saleng, amid the growing speculation surrounding his future at the Buccaneers!

The Orlando Pirates and Monnapule Saleng saga has continued to dominate the headlines in recent weeks.

Saleng has seen his future at Pirates plunged into limbo due to his reported absence from training and games.

Saleng in limbo at Pirates.

There have been many rumours about Saleng’s situation with Pirates, with the club and his management both releasing statements.

Initial rumours were that the winger was denied a lucrative opportunity abroad a couple of years back.

It was also recently claimed that Egyptian giants Al Ahly had agreed a deal to sign him from the Buccaneers.

That deal hitting a snag saw him disgruntled and missing training.

His management P Management came out to deny the validity of any such rumours.

Saleng does, however, remain sidelined at Pirates.

In the midst of that, however, he has found himself called up by Bafana Bafana to compete in CHAN qualifiers.

He started their first leg, ironically against Egypt, a 1-1 draw in Bloemfontein.

Played for Bafana in Bloemfontein.

Even more ironically, the same Bloemfontein and stadium that Pirates had lost 2-0 to against Marumo Gallants the previous night.

Now after Buccaneers assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi refused to comment on his future, a decision has now been made by the club.

According to FARPost, theSea Robbers have taken up their option to extend the winger’s deal for another two-years!

Buccaneers extend his deal!.

“With the players’ contract set to expire in June 2025, FARPost has gathered that the club has exercised its option for another two years.

After his eye-catching performances in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, he joined Pirates from Ea Lla Koto ahead of the 2021/22 season.

He spent the 2021/22 season at Moroka Swallows.

His three-year deal with the Pirates kicked in at the start of the 2022/23 season after his Swallows stint.

That contract was initially valid until June 2025, although there was a two-year extension option.

The latest development indicates that Saleng will remain a player for the Pirates for an additional two seasons.

What it also means is that he can’t sign a pre-contract with any club.

Any club interested in him would have to buy him from his club.” Wrote the publication.