Orlando Pirates had their probability to promote Monnapule Saleng for big cash and blew it. What’s a good worth for the mercurial winger now?
R40 million fumbled by the board?
Not way back, Pirates had the chance to promote Monnapule Saleng to European suitors. Figures within the area of €2 million (only a shade below R40 million) have been talked about. Nevertheless, the Buccaneers board determined to maintain their star winger. Now that call seems to be a silly one. The mercurial star hasn’t made a single aggressive look in 2025. His final outing for the Sea Robbers was a goalless draw in opposition to Al Ahly in December in a Caf Champions League group stage match. Ever since his scintillating 2022-2023 marketing campaign when he scored 15 objectives and provided 11 assists in 30 matches throughout all competitions, he’s appeared a shadow of himself. They may find yourself shedding the participant for completely nothing if this standoff persists.
Now, what, Orlando Pirates high brass?
After hesitating to promote Monnapule Saleng, and with all potential suitors realizing he’s sad on the membership, that can actually drive his value down. Pirates’ bargaining place is considerably weakened due to the participant’s reluctance to remain, however that doesn’t imply they will’t get a superb sum for the 26-year-old. The document departure in Pirates historical past was €2.3 million (R44 million) when Mbulelo ‘Oldjohn’ Mabizela moved to Tottenham in 2003-2004. It’s unlikely the Sea Robbers can fetch a quantity in that area, however there’s no cause why the 2022-2023 PSL Participant of the 12 months shouldn’t command a good payment. They need to be seeking to get well not less than half (R22 million), particularly if they will deliver Sundowns to the market. The principle query there’s: do they wish to strengthen a rival?
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