Thabang Monare felt insulted by Orlando Pirates' contract extension offer. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter Sundowns

Thabang Monare felt insulted by Orlando Pirates’ contract extension offer. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter

Orlando Pirates holding key contract talks with top midfielder

Orlando Pirates are currently holding key talks with one of their key midfielders. Will he stay or will he be leaving Naturena?

Thabang Monare felt insulted by Orlando Pirates' contract extension offer. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter Sundowns

Thabang Monare felt insulted by Orlando Pirates’ contract extension offer. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter

Orlando Pirates are currently holding key talks with one of their key midfielders. Will he stay or will he be leaving Naturena?

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Bucs management are set to hold talks with Thabang Monare.

He has featured in seven of their last eight matches. However, he was a noticeable absentee in their 4-0 win against AmaZulu in their final PSL premiership encounter of the season.

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PIRATES MANAGEMENT TO HOLD CONTRACT TALKS WITH MONARE

Monare was initially linked with a possible exit at the start of the season.

Meaning, earlier in the campaign, it seemed he was heading for an exit.

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare
Monyane is what you can call a Rhulani Mokwena protégé, thanks to his promotion in 2019. Image: @SoccerLaduma / Twitter

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However, things changed in recent months when Riveiro started to utilize him more.

As previously mentioned, he has featured prominently in recent matches – playing in seven of their last eight matches.

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Now, he an instrumental part of their set up. Therefore, Bucs management want to offer him a contract extension.

“Pirates are keen to offer Thabang Monare a new contract. His contribution in the team in the latter stages of the competition hasn’t gone unnoticed and the management feel that he deserves a reward. The club is set to open talks about the new deal,” the insider confirmed on SoccerLaduma.

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FORMIDABLE BUCS MIDFIELD FORMING

Miguel Timm, Thabang Monare, Thembinkosi Lorch and Monnapule Saleng form one of the leagues most balanced, dangerous and dynamic midfields.

Furthermore, Timm and Monare bring stability while Lorch and Saleng add flair.

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So, this midfield has composure and flair as well as youth (Saleng) and experience in Monare.

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