Mamelodi Sundowns Offer Star Player to a Former Coach Amid Kaizer Chiefs Interest
- PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly offering winger Thembinkosi Lorch to Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic
- Wydad are coached by Rulani Mokwena, who brought Lorch to Sundowns before his shock exit from Masandawana at the start of the 2024/2025 season
- Local football fans reacted on social media to say Lorch should join Wydad while PSL rivals Kaizer Chiefs are also interested in the winger
Winger Thembinkosi Lorch could leave Mamelodi Sundowns to join Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic on loan during the January transfer window.
PSL champions Sundowns have reportedly made contact with Wydad to send Lorch on loan to the club, amid interest from PSL rivals Kaizer Chiefs for the winger.
Source: Instagram
Lorch has struggled for form since his big-money move from Orlando Pirates to Sundowns in January 2024 and has been spending time in the gym to keep fit.
Thembinkosi Lorch could be set for a reunion with Rulani Mokwena
Lorch could move to Wydad, according to the tweet below:
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According to a SABC Sport source, Sundowns have made contact with Wydad, coached by former Downs tactician Rulani Mokwena, about a potential move.
The source said:
“Sundowns would rather sell or agree a loan deal to Wydad than strengthen Kaizer Chiefs, who have expressed a strong interest in taking Lorch permanently. The winger was also offered to Sekhukhune United, but it appears Babina Noko is not interested – and time will soon run out in the Premier Soccer League with the transfer window closing tonight. Wydad, however, has until Friday to conclude any deal that could materialise following early discussions with The Brazilians due to their registration period having a longer deadline.”
Lorch has been spending time in the gym, according to the tweet below:
Lorch and Mokwena have a good relationship
Mokwena brought Lorch to Sundowns in 2024 and the coach defended the player while he struggled with form and off-field issues which affected his performance on the field.
Recently Lorch faced criticism from local fans after he wished Mowkena a happy birthday, using a picture of the pair’s time at PSL rivals Pirates.
Despite his struggles at Sundowns, Lorch remains one of the highly rated players in South Africa and is a former PSL Player of the Season and has nine caps for Bafana Bafana.
Source: Instagram
Fans back Lorch’s move to Wydad
Local football fans reacted on social media to say Lroch should seriously consider the move to Wydad, noting the tight bond he has with Mokwena.
Sphesihle Immortal SA said Lorch called Mokwena:
“I'm sure he's the one who called his friend Rulani and told him he's glued to the bench.”
Mlondi Ndlovu backs the move:
“Rulani really likes Lorch, even now he is still supporting him. He is indeed a good coach; just like how Pitso supported Tau. Nabi FC won't afford Lorch; so they lost again.”
Diliza Dee says the move makes sense:
“They're actually offering him to Rhulani; who brought him to Sundowns.”
Nthabiseng Gift says there is bad blood between Sundowns and Chiefs:
“Yhooooo this team hates Chiefs with a passion.”
Refiloe Fifi says Lorch can go:
“Let him go, he is one of the wasted signings like they did now with Cupido.”
Wydad enter the race for top PSL star
As reported by Briefly News, Wydad Athletic have joined the race for Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokewng and has reportedly prepared a big-money offer for the player.
Mofokeng has emerged as a target for several overseas clubs such as European giants Glasgow Rangers and FC Barcelona after impressive displayers for Pirates.
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