Orlando Pirates were believed to have wrapped up the signing of a SuperSport United star ahead of next season.
But now, according to SuperSport coach Gavin Hunt, reports of Kegan Johannes moving to Pirates are wide off the mark.
Johannes signed for Pirates?
Pirates as well as arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs were both rumoured to be interested in signing Johannes. This publication reported that it was Chiefs who first put their hand up, showing interest in Johannes. It was not too long then when reports would emerge that Pirates too, were hot on heels. Then in what seemed like an anti-climax, it was then reported that the player would be moving to neither, and had signed a contract renewal at SuperSport.
But then earlier this week, it was reported that Johannes had snubbed Chiefs and was set to move to Pirates. Hunt, however, says there is no such!
Hunt dismisses rumour
“It’s just people making up stories. There is nothing; I know nothing about it.” said Hunt as per FARPost when asked about Johannes signing for Pirates.
This would be an interesting move for Pirates who signed Thabiso Lebitso on a free transfer from Chippa United in January. He was brought in to challenge Bandile Shandu and Thabiso Monyane for the right back berth. Now, Johannes joining the Buccaneers next season makes sense, when you reports keep surfacing, of Shandu’s potential departure.
In Johannes, Pirates would be getting a player who can cover both right back and his original position of centre-back. It now remains to be seen if the player has truly signed for the Sea Robbers and when he will be announced.
Mbatha set to join?
Either way, if Pirates do not get Johannes, from SuperSport it is becoming increasingly likely they’ll get Thalente Mbatha. The midfielder joined the Bucs on loan from Matsatsantsa and is quickly becoming a fan favourite. Could they come as a double signing though?
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