OFFICIAL: Orlando Pirates confirm Relebohile Mofokeng sale

Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have confirmed the sale of highly-rated attacker Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgian Pro League outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

The 21-year-old talent had been subject to swirling transfer speculation since bursting into the scene, thanks to his eye-catching displays but no deal ever materialized.

Now, following Bafana Bafana's exit from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mofokeng is set to complete his much-awaited high-profile move to Europe.

He has reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who will be competing in the prestigious UEFA Champions League next season.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Royale Union Sanit-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng,” read the Pirates statement.

"While the two clubs have concluded negotiations over the transfer fee and structure of the deal, Orlando Pirates can confirm that the move remains subject to Mofokeng passing a medical examination and finalising personal terms with the Belgian Pro League side.

"The Club can also reveal that an agreement in principle between Orlando Pirates and Union Saint-Gilloise was in fact reached before the start of the FIFA World Cup. Both parties made the joint decision to hold off on any public announcement until after the tournament, wanting Mofokeng to focus fully on the World Cup with Bafana Bafana without the distraction of transfer talk, and to allow the national team's historic run take centre stage.

"No further comment will be made at this time until the process between the player and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has been fully concluded.

Mofokeng made a total of 125 appearances for Pirates, contributing 29 goals and 31 assists, while lifting six major trophies in the process, including the league title last term.

Hlayisani Magoro

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