Orlando Pirates to sign new midfield workhorse?
Will Orlando Pirates find the next Andile Jali?
Orlando Pirates are searching for a new number six to succeed Makhehleni Makhaula. According to Soccer Laduma, Gallants' 24-year-old midfield enforcer Masindi Nemtajela could be one of the players the Sea Robbers will announce before the new season begins in August.
'It's believed that now the club has offered him a three-year deal,' the report said.
'They are looking at improving the squad mainly in the midfield because they will be apparently looking at releasing some of the current midfielders so Masindi is one of those players hence the three-year contract they have offered him,' the source told Soccer Laduma .
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