The agent of an Orlando Pirates top target has confirmed that there is a contract offer on the table for the soon to be free agent star.
Orlando Pirates are believed to be ready to go into the market for yet another striker in the off-season.
Pirates are believed to already be closing in on DRC striker Andy Boyeli but that doesn’t seem to be enough.
They’re also believed to be in the race for Ivorian striker Freddy Michael Kouablan, with archrivals Kaizer Chiefs. The club was already active in the recently concluded January transfer window. The likes of Thabiso Lebitso and Talent Mbatha were roped in by Pirates, who then saw Bienvenu Eva Nga released. Then perhaps, the biggest outgoing was that of club stalwart Thembinkosi Lorch. The playmaker shocked the local football fraternity by securing a deadline-day move to rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
PIRATES INTERESTED IN AZIZ KI
Just last week, it was rumoured that they’re monitoring veteran Swati goal machine Sabelo Ndzinisa and Tremaine Eastmond. Pirates have also shown interest in Young Africans (Yanga) star Stephane Aziz Ki. In fact, this publication reported that the club had offered the Burkinabe international a pre-contract. Initially it was suggested that the player was going to reject the contract, preferring to stay put.
Then last week a report suggested that Aziz Ki actually preferred Pirates because he wants to play in the PSL. Now according to his agent, he has received a contract renewal from Yanga.
YANGA OFFER CONTRACT EXTENTION
“Yes, his (Aziz Ki) contract will finish in June. Therefore, he will be a free agent – a free player, and right now as I am talking to you, I am in Tanzania because the club (Yanga) allowed me to come to discuss. They want to extend his contract. They have even made us the offer, which they sent to me to renew his contract,” said Zambro Traore to Soccer-Laduma.
Aziz Ki has been in superb form for Yanga in the Tanzanian Premier League this season. He has made 20 goal contributions thus far, those coming in 13 goals and seven assists. That is the type of form that has since Pirates send their scouts to the East African country to scout him further.
It now remains to be seen if Pirates can pull off the signing of Aziz Ki ahead of next season.
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