Fadlu Davids Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates will look to extend their winning run when the host Golden Arrows in a DStv Premiership clash on Wednesday, 16 February. Photo: Backpagepix

Orlando Pirates ex-coach set for shock European move!

A former Orlando Pirates coach has been linked with a shock move to Europe which will see him join a familiar Bucs face!

Fadlu Davids Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates will look to extend their winning run when the host Golden Arrows in a DStv Premiership clash on Wednesday, 16 February. Photo: Backpagepix

Former Orlando Pirates co-coach Fadlu Davids is set to make a blockbuster move to Europe according to reports.

The 41-year-old former Maritzburg United star has been linked with a move to Russian giants Lokomotiv Moscow!

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Davids is tipped to act as former Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer’s assistant coach at the Russian top flight side.

The duo worked together at the Buccaneers alongside coach Mandla Ncikazi last season.

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Former Orlando Pirates coach to join Russian giants?

According to SoccerLaduma, Fadlu Davids is set to join Josef Zinnbauer in Europe.

Zinnbauer currently acts as the head coach of Russian top flight side Lokomotiv Moscow and is keen on reuniting with Davids.

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In other news, Orlando Pirates welcomed three blockbuster deadline day new signings to Mayfair last week.

The Buccaneers completed the signings of Sipho Chaine, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Kermit Erasmus.

Erasmus had been linked with a move away from Mamelodi Sundowns after falling down the pecking order at the defending champions.

The Buccaneers confirmed the arrival of the former Bafana Bafana striker on a two-year.

Bucs signed Kermit Erasmus for FREE!

According to Mamelodi Sundowns, Erasmus joined the Buccaneers on a free transfer as he was ‘released’ by the club. The player is valued at almost R8 million by Transfermarkt.

The prolific goalscorer was linked with a move to both Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City however the Buccaneers ultimately won the race.

Erasmus re-joined Orlando Pirates, who he scored 21 goals for during his previous stint with the club.

“Mamelodi Sundowns has parted ways with Kermit Romeo Erasmus who joined the Brazilians back in October 2020.” a club statement read.

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“The enterprising striker’s contract was due to end in May and both parties have agreed on early termination to allow Kermit to get more game time elsewhere.”

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Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus
Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus is back to haunt Chiefs. Image: ENCA

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