Orlando Pirates star could still leave in January

Zakhele Lepasa’s future at Orlando Pirates is back in the spotlight after fresh rumours surfaced over his potential exit at the club.

Lepasa missed the start of the season through injury however the latest reports suggests he’s back to full fitness.

The talented striker has been linked with an exit from the Buccaneers due to limited playing opportunities for some time now.

And now, reports suggest the club are looking at loaning him out in January while a permanent move at the end of the season remains a possibility!

Update on Lepasa’s future at Orlando Pirates

“It’s true these clubs that were interested in him haven’t really stopped inquiring about him,” an insider at Orlando Pirates told Soccer Laduma.

“I think what was holding the whole thing back was his injury and now that he is fully recovered and Pirates want to give him a chance to play, as well the team’s interest in him, then he will also be looking at the next transfer window period which is in January.

“So, there is a possibility that the loan deal could happen in January – that I can tell you. Then at the end of the season they would look at a permanent move if all the parties are happy with the arrangements involving a permanent deal.”

In other news, Orlando Pirates have reportedly taken a major decision on the future of a player that recently joined the club.

24-year-old attacking midfielder Thuso Moleleki joined the Buccaneers from Orbit College at the beginning of the season.

The highly talented midfielder however is yet to make his debut for the club, and will reportedly be loaned out in January!

Orlando Pirates to send Thuso Moleleki out on loan

“You know he joined in the off season from Orbit College to boost the squad and now they want him to gain experience from another team where he can play more regularly,” an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding the new Orlando Pirates signing.

“They have also seen that with the current squad it would take time before he can feature as the competition is very tough in his position.

“But with a loan move next season he can come back more experienced and fight for a place in the starting team at Orlando Pirates. That’s why his loan move is set for January if all goes well.”

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Is letting go of Lepasa a good decision by Pirates?

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