Orlando Pirates star midfielder wants new contract

Orlando Pirates look set to extend the contract of one of their star midfielder’s who nearly left last season due to a misunderstanding between the two parties.

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Thabang Monare is adamant that he will still be a Pirates player come next season simply because he wants to stay beyond the current campaign.

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Speaking to Robert Marawa, Monare said it’s just a matter of making time to talk about his future with the Pirates management.

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The 33-year-old central midfielder spoke of how good Pirates have been to him since the day he arrived at Mayfair, saying they showed great belief in him.

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Monare has found his groove in recent months, and Jose Riveiro continues to repay him with more game time in the Pirates midfield.

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He has managed 11 league appearances for the Buccaneers thus far, with a single goal to his name and he is expected to continue keeping his place in Riveiro’s starting line-up.

THABANG MONARE WANTS TO STAY AT ORLANDO PIRATES

“It is just a matter of making time and sitting down and discussing my future with the club,” Monare told Robert Marawa.

“But I just want to make it clear that I really love the club and I want to be part of this institution. I’ve been happy to be part of this club that when I first came they showed that they really believed in me.

“And my debut at the club was the [Soweto] derby [against Kaizer Chiefs]. It really showed how much belief the club has in me as an individual.

“So, I just want to put it out there that I will be happy to be part of the club and to continue working for it.”

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