Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement with 2025/26 Belgian Cup winners Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng.
The 21-year-old has long been touted with a move to Europe after an impressive previous campaign, aiding the Buccaneers to the league title in 14 years as well as the MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup.
Pirates released a statement on Wednesday, ending week-long reports of Mofokeng’s imminent move to Belgium.
“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng.
“While the two clubs have concluded negotiations over the transfer fee and structure of the deal, Orlando Pirates can confirm that the move remains subject to Mofokeng passing a medical examination and finalising personal terms with the Belgian Pro League side.
“The Club can also reveal that an agreement in principle between Orlando Pirates and Union Saint-Gilloise was in fact reached before the start of the FIFA World Cup. Both parties made the joint decision to hold off on any public announcement until after the tournament, wanting Mofokeng to focus fully on the World Cup with Bafana Bafana without the distraction of transfer talk, and to allow the national team’s historic run to take centre stage.
“No further comment will be made at this time until the process between the player and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has been fully concluded,” the club said.
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