Tebatso Letsoalo: Orlando Pirates on Brink of Signing Top South African Talent
- Orlando Pirates are reportedly closing in on a young South African footballer, with another Premier Soccer League side showing interest
- The South African youngster produced a superb performance during the annual Pirates Cup staged in Johannesburg over the Easter break
- The Betway Premiership side are said to have reached out to the youngster's club over the possibilities of a move to Soweto
Orlando Pirates are said to be closing in on signing another South African youngster, and this time it's a player from Mpumalanga, and they are reportedly ahead of one of their rival in the Premier Soccer League in pursuit of his signature.
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The Mzansi youngster caught the Sea Robbers' attention from scouts at the annual Pirates Cup staged in Johannesburg over the Easter break.
He could be the second South African youngster to end up at Orlando Pirates in the summer, as the Soweto giants have reportedly landed another rising star, who would join them after his matric.
Pirates close to signing Letsoalo
According to KickOff, Orlando Pirates are now closing in on signing Tebatso Letsoalo following his eye-catching performance for eMalahleni United during the Pirates Cup tournament.
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A source confirmed that there are several clubs in the Premier Soccer League showing interest in the youngster, but the Buccaneers are the only team to have made an official approach to the player and his academy.
“There’s interest from several clubs,” a source told KickOff. “Pirates have already made an official approach. They’ve built a solid relationship with eMalahleni United over the years, especially after bringing in Sbusiso Tau, who was also identified through the Pirates Cup.”
eMalahleni United continues to build a reputation as a reliable talent pipeline, having developed multiple players now competing in the PSL. Among them are Kwanele Alfred of Lerumo Lions and Thokozani Sibanyoni, currently with Kruger United.
Other PSL side interested in signing Letsoalo
As said earlier, Orlando Pirates are not the only Betway Premiership side showing interest in signing Letsoalo from eMalahleni United, as his performances are quickly making waves, with highlights circulating widely on social media.
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The youngster's form has also sparked interest from TS Galaxy, who are believed to be keeping a close eye on his development.
That said, indications are that the Sea Robbers have already taken the lead, opening discussions with eMalahleni United over a potential move to Gauteng ahead of next season.
Meanwhile, former eMalahleni United midfielder Itumeleng Mokoneni, who featured in last year’s Pirates Cup, has since secured a move to Ubombo Sugar FC in the Eswatini Premier League.
The Sea Robbers would be hoping to round up the deal with the Rockets, moving closer to the youngster.
Kaizer Chiefs' youngster joins Pirates
Briefly News also reported that a Kaizer Chiefs promising player nicknamed 'Messi' has left the club for the bitter rivals, Orlando Pirates.
The youngster was tipped to make it into Amakhosi's first team in the future, but he would now be playing for the Bucs.
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