Orlando Pirates: Saleng’s low salary and Chiefs revelation, Toure

Today’s Orlando Pirates rumours include a huge Kaizer Chiefs admission from Monnapule Saleng and links to a new defender.

Saleng almost joined Kaizer Chiefs

An Amakhosi supporter as a boy, Saleng explained in the Sowetan back in 2022 via SABC Sport: “I should have played for Chiefs because there was a scout from the club who was following me at Free State Stars.

“I don’t know what happened. But in the end, I ended up playing for Pirates… after Chiefs delayed signing me.”

Is Pirates star Saleng under-earning?

According to Goal, Monnapule Saleng’s salary isn’t among the very highest in the PSL. It’s in the region of R70,000, or R280,000 a month. It’s not shabby, but it means he’s not in the top percentile of earners in South Africa.

Toure to Pirates?

According to the latest reports from Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates have reignited interest in the imposing central defender Ismaël Toure from Stellenbosch. The 27-year-old doesn’t have the best disciplinary record this season with six bookings in 15 league outings. That’s an average of one yellow card every 2.5 games.

“He (Toure) is still on the club’s (Pirates’) radar, and it’s just a matter of when the club will be taking the interest forward by making a formal offer,”

“If you look around the league, you will notice that he is one of the reliable and consistent defenders, and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed as interest in his services is growing.”