South Africa: Johannesburg: Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch challenges for the ball against Kaizer Chiefs player Dumisani Zuma during the Soweto derby, for the Absa Premiership at FNB Stadium, Gauteng.
Picture: Itumeleng English/African News Agency (ANA)
Bombshell: Did Chiefs reject Lorch twice before joining Sundowns from Pirates?
According to the latest reports, Kaizer Chiefs were twice told what to do if they wanted to sign Thembinkosi Lorch from arch rivals Orlando Pirates, but failed to act!
South Africa: Johannesburg: Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch challenges for the ball against Kaizer Chiefs player Dumisani Zuma during the Soweto derby, for the Absa Premiership at FNB Stadium, Gauteng.
Picture: Itumeleng English/African News Agency (ANA)
Thembinkosi Lorch joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Orlando Pirates, but could’ve easily ended up Kaizer Chiefs!
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Sundowns were able to complete the shock signing of Lorch on transfer deadline day, blindsiding Pirates fans.
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Despite already cruising in the DStv Premiership, Sundowns were the most active side in the January window. The Brazilians already have a nine-point gap on second placed Cape Town City, with three games in hand. Thad did not stop them from pursuing a squad boost ahead of the second half of the season. Of course for them, they also have to factor continental commitments with hopes of a Club FIFA World Cup too. The club obviously see Lorch playing a major part in this mission.
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On Tuesday this publication reported that, although Lorch has played for Pirates, and soon Sundowns, he grew up supporting Chiefs!
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“It is not like my dad wanted me to sign for Chiefs because the truth of the matter is that Chiefs just didn’t want me at that moment. My dad is a Chiefs fan just like I also supported Chiefs growing up, so he had a dream that I get to play for Chiefs.” Said Lorch to KickOff.com publication.
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Now according to The Citizen, could have fulfilled his father’s dream and his dream of playing for Chiefs!
Amakhosi rejected Lorch before he joined Sundowns from Pirates?
“He was also willing to go to Chiefs provided that they offer him a better package but it looks like they were not really interested in signing him. It was discussed internally but in the end, no offer was made” said a source to the same publication.
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That would come as a shock to Pirates fans, who might reluctantly accept a key player moving to Sundowns. However, a player like Lorch moving to arch rivals Chiefs, would’ve been tough to swallow. It is, however, hard to believe that Irvin Khoza would’ve sanctioned the move, anyway.
