Orlando Pirates have Rulani Mokwena of their crosshairs. A transfer for the ex-Sundowns man sounds audacious, but it surely’s not inconceivable.
What are Rulani’s wage calls for, and may Orlando Pirates meet them?
Outgoing Orlando Pirates boss Jose Riveiro earns roughly half of what Rulani takes house with Wydad AC. Mokwena is unlikely to ease his wage calls for, so Pirates must considerably improve that quantity on their stability sheet to safe the 38-year-old tactician’s signature. How can they safe these funds?
R75m spoils to the winners
Participant gross sales might assist, however the easiest way to inject some money into the membership is to win the Champions League. The eventual winners of this season’s competitors will take house $4 million (R75 million). That quantity has grown from $2.5 million in 2022. Orlando Pirates should negotiate a troublesome second-leg semi-final conflict in Egypt in opposition to Pyramids after a hard-fought 0-0 draw within the first leg. In the event that they advance to the ultimate, both Mamelodi Sundowns or defending champions Al Ahly await them. Not solely does the cash assist, however a second star can solely add to the attract and status of the job.
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Can Orlando Pirates pull off an audacious transfer for Rulani?
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