Pirates youngster linked with another European club?
Orlando Pirates could lose Relebohile Mofokeng as it emerges that another European club is linked with his signature.
The South African understands that Orlando Pirates youngster Relebohile Mofokeng is now linked with another European club.
Mofokeng was on trial with English Premier League side, Wolverhampton Wanderers where he was training under manager Gary O’Neil.
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Phakaaathi reports that the Pirates youngster Mofokeng is now linked with Spanish side, Levante as they also look to lure him to Europe.
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MOFOKENG LINKED WITH ANOTHER EUROPEAN CLUB
The 19-year-old midfielder has been a revelation for Pirates since making his debut season in the DStv Premiership with the senior side.
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A source close to the publication reveals that Mofokeng is said to have received an invite for another trial in Europe after spending some time at Wolves in England recently.
The Pirates attacking midfielder has been monitored by numerous clubs in Europe since Bucs’ pre-season camp ahead of the current season as he was training with Wolves in Europe.
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“Mofokeng is a top talent, one of the best to ever come out of Pirates,” said a source to Phakaaathi.
“I don’t know what’s the latest with Wolves, but what I can tell you is that he has got another invitation for a trial in Spain with Levante.”
With the domestic scene currently on an international FIFA break, Pirates are said to be in talks with Levante to allow the youngster to attend trials in Europe.
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A BIG MOVE FOR PIRATES YOUNGSTER?
The South African now understands that the source also reveals that the move to Spain is big for the youngster and it’s always been his dream.
“This is big for him, and I’m really happy because he has been working a lot. This is what he has always dreamed of, and I hope that he realises his dream,” adds the source.
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“Everyone is happy at the club about his progress and they want to see his career go further. So, we are all hoping for the best for him.”
As things stand, this publication understands that Levante FC is now looking to see more of Mofokeng and they want to see if they can strike a deal with the Soweto giants.