Orlando Pirates are said to have finalized a deal with a fellow PSL club over the services of a highly-rated attacker on whose tail they have been for the last couple of weeks.
Baroka FC winger Kabelo Kgositsile is set to join Pirates on a five-year deal when the 2025/6 season gets underway in August.
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He has joined Evidence Makgopa,Gift Motupa, Thabiso Kutumela, and Goodman Mosele among players signed by the Buccaneers from Bakgakga in the past few years.
Both Makgopa and Mosele are currently on the books of the Soweto giants and last appeared when the side beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a league match at the FNB Stadium on Sunday.
According to a source close to the deal, both Baroka and Pirates have already finalised all the paperwork and Kgositsile will be wearing the famous Black and White colours next term.
"It's a done deal," affirms the source.
"Kgositsile will be in the books of Orlando Pirates next season. There were no issues regarding the movement of the player as both clubs enjoy a good relationship and it was easy to finalise the deal."
Meanwhile, former Baroka coach Foster Hlongwane hailed the 20-year-old as a brightest prospect after his fine performance in a Nedbank Cup clash against the competition's defending champions a month ago.
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"For him to be grounded, you look at Rele (Relebohile Mofokeng). I think he can learn a lot from him. Talent alone, you cannot do anything", Hlongwane told journalists.
In other news, Bucs are also expected to announce the extension of midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula's contract for another season. The veteran's initial deal with with the club is set to expire in June this year.