Monnapule Saleng not the only Orlando Pirates player facing uncertain future

As there continues to be little news on the Monnapule Saleng saga at Orlando Pirates, it’s worth noting that he is not the only Buccaneer wondering about his future at the club.

Chief among those players seeking some sort of clarification of their role at the Betway Premiership club is Angolan winger Gilberto.

It was somewhat perplexing to see Gilberto join Pirates at the beginning of last season from Petro Atlético, only to be immediately loaned back to his original club.

The move was said to allow Gilberto more playing time before joining Pirates, but was somewhat counter-intuitive. Whether the 24-year-old will rejoin Pirates in the coming season remains to be seen.

Siphelo Baloni, Goodman Mosele, and Saleng: Uncertain Futures at Pirates

In midfielder Siphelo Baloni, there is another player who was loaned out by Pirates. After a loan stint with Chippa United, he was set for a return to Pirates for pre-season training but now, according to reports, the 25-year-old may be loaned out again.

Another 25-year-old, Goodman Mosele, is also seemingly in the dark about his future at Pirates.

The first report that Mosele might be leaving Pirates came over a month ago, but since then there has been no official word from the Soweto Giants. The midfielder’s contract was said to be up at the end of June, but there has still been no update on his situation.

Of course, the longest-running saga at Pirates is that of Saleng.

Saleng is still contracted to Pirates until 2027, but has not featured for the club since December.

The 27-year-old, according to reports, is believed to have been absent from the field due to a salary dispute.

However, since there has been no official word from Pirates, the rumours continue to swirl.

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