Orlando Pirates star in a transfer saga, as the 2023/2024 football season draws to a close, clubs worldwide are gearing up for the transfer window, a pivotal time when teams reshuffle their squads.
Among these clubs, FCSB the newly crowned Romanian Superliga champions had their sights set on Orlando Pirates star striker, Tshegofatso Mabasa.
Mabasa’s impressive form caught FCSB’s attention, and he was one of the 12 players they considered signing after a successful season.
However, the Romanian club has reportedly ultimately decided against pursuing the 27-year-old South African.
Surprisingly, this decision came less than a year after they secured another South African talent, former Pirates youth development starlet, Siyabonga Ngezana, from Kaizer Chiefs in July 2023 on a five-year deal.
Mabasa’s goal-scoring prowess has been nothing short of remarkable. He currently leads the Dstv Premiership scoring charts with 15 goals nine for Pirates since the turn of the year and six for Moroka Swallows in the first half of the season.
His lethal finishing and ability to find the back of the net have made him a sought-after player.
Despite FCSB bowing out of the race, Mabasa need not worry about suitors. Mamelodi Sundowns, another South African club, is ready to battle international teams for his signature.
However, the Sea Robbers are ready to partways with the attacker should a proper offer for his services be presented and is rumoured to be above R10 million.
The allure of Mabasa’s talent transcends borders, and his next move promises to be an exciting chapter in his football journey.
Football’s ever-changing landscape keeps fans and clubs alike on their toes. While FCSB’s decision not to pursue Mabasa opens new doors for him, the transfer window remains a theater of surprises.
As the curtain falls on one season, the anticipation builds for the next, with clubs vying for talent, strategizing their moves, and aiming to reshape their squads for success.
Whether Mabasa’s journey takes him to Europe, Sundowns, or elsewhere, one thing is certain: the beautiful game continues to captivate us all.
Mabasa is among the likes of Kermit Erasmus, Thabang Monare, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Richard Ofori, and Azola Matrose as the players linked with a possible exit from the club ahead of next season.
The club is expected to have another squad overhaul ahead of next season, as with players leaving the likes of Goodman Mosele(currently out on loan at Chippa United) and Thalente Mbatha(on loan at the club from SuperSport United) are expected to sign new deals at the club.
Meanwhile, in a separate transfer saga, Pirates had their eyes on former Royal AM’s star winger, Shaune Mogaila.
The 28-year-old speedster had long been linked with a move to the Buccaneers. However, recent reports indicate that Pirates has abandoned their pursuit of Mogaila.
Royal AM, fighting tooth and nail to retain their prized asset, faces an ongoing FIFA transfer ban, complicating any potential deal.