Marshall Munetsi of Orlando Pirates challenged by Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on the 13 April 2019 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates former star closing in on R84 million EPL move!
A former Orlando Pirates star is edging closer to a blockbuster move to EPL side Brighton and Hove Albion ahead of next season!
Marshall Munetsi of Orlando Pirates challenged by Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on the 13 April 2019 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
A former Orlando Pirates star has attracted interest from the English Premier League (EPL)!
According to reports from England, Zimbabwean star Marshall Munetsi is being closely monitored by Brighton and Hove Albion.
Brighton, Percy Tau’s former club, are looking to replace Yves Bissouma who recently joined Tottenham.
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And the former Orlando Pirates midfielder is believed to be an ideal replacement.
Marshall Munetsi joined the Buccaneers in 2016 before signing for French Ligue 1 side Stade Reims.
He made 37 appearances for the Mayfair side, as well as 32 for Baroka FC while out on loan at the club between 2016/17.
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Ex Orlando Pirates star edging closer to dream EPL move?
“Brighton have asked about highly rated Reims midfielder Marshall Munetsi.” DailyMail reported about the former Orlando Pirates star.
“The Zimbabwe international, who turned 26 on Wednesday, has been impressing in the French league. His statistics have compared favourably with some of the best midfielders in the country.
“Munetsi’s figures, notably on interceptions and defensive duels won in game, put him ahead of the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni.
“Tchouaméni recently joined Real Madrid from Monaco earlier this month and Boubacar Kamara who left Marseille for Aston Villa.”
According to Transfermarkt, the ex Orlando Pirates star is worth a whopping R84 million.
In other transfer news, Bafana Bafana striker Tseghofatso Mabasa and majestic midfielder Linda Mntambo are leaving Mayfair.
Furthermore, newly signed Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Azola Matrose is also set to return back to Chippa United, on loan!
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Mabasa enjoyed little game-time during the previous campaign. And with the arrivals of striker Bienvenu Eva Nga and Evidence Makgopa, his place in their match-day squad is under serious threat!
Mntambo on the other hand was a regular last season. His performance however were rather inconsistent.
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While initial reports suggested Mabasa was on his way Cape Town City, it has since been reported otherwise.
According to FarPost, Orlando Pirates duo of Mabasa and Mntambo look set to join Sekhukhune United!
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