Orlando Pirates teenager attracts both African and European giants
Orlando Pirates teenager attracts both African and European giants
Orlando Pirates players keep attracting interest from Europe and yet another one of their stars is being tracked!
In fact, it is not the first time that Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng has been the subject of interest from abroad.
Earlier in the season, Pirates announced that Mofokeng had travelled to English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for assessments. He then made his way back to South Africa, with word that he left a good impression in the English Midlands. This was the first formal bit of overseas interest in a player who was also thought to have impressed Spanish LaLiga sides. There is still no word yet, however, on whether the tricky winger will go back to England for another assessment or to sign a deal.
Rangers interested in Mofokeng
He has seen his game continue to grow in leaps and bounds, after solidifying his place in the Pirates line-up. That has since seen him inline for a return to the U.K, this time with Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers thought to be interested in Mofokeng.
Mofokeng has not just attracted advances from Rangers, however, with Glasgow Times reporting on further interest. It’s believed that African giants Al Ahly and Serbian giants Red Bulls Salzburg are tracking the Pirates teenager.
Red Bull Salzburg and Al Ahly also interested in the Pirates star
“He (Mofokeng) has already caught the eye of clubs in England. He had a trial at Premier League side Wolves, before also being offered the chance to impress at Reading. Al-Ahly and Red Bull Salzburg are among the other clubs who hold an interest.” Wrote the publication.
Mofokeng has been in sensational form for Pirates of late. He has earned the right to be one of the first names on coach Jose Riveiro’s starting line up. The 19-year old has 10 goal contributions in 34 games in all competitions so far, while Rangers lurk.
If he is to leave Pirates next season, Mofokeng will hope to do so having won the Nedbank Cup final. They will take on league champions Mamelodi Sundowns on the 1st of June in Mbombela.