Orlando Pirates take the lead in the race for Fiston Mayele, leaving Kaizer Chiefs scrambling.
Mayele, the sought-after Pyramids FC striker and Amakhosi target, has now entered serious discussions with the Bucs, and this publication can confirm the Soweto giants are officially in the picture.
Mayele’s South African-based representatives have formally approached Pirates to gauge their interest in securing the Congolese hitman. What began as speculation has evolved into active pursuit, signaling that Orlando Pirates may be ready to pounce.
“There has been contact and although nothing is concrete at this stage, there is a possibility,” a source revealed.
Mayele to Soweto? Pirates eye proven CAF star
Sources confirm that preliminary talks are underway between Mayele’s camp and Pirates management. With Pirates hunting for a proven No. 9 ahead of the new DStv Premiership season, the timing couldn’t be better.
“Mayele’s camp is testing the waters and trying to see if Pirates are willing to make a concrete move,” the insider said. “Given the current situation, both in terms of Pirates’ need for a proven striker and Mayele’s availability, this could be a very real transfer possibility.”
The 30-year-old striker made a strong case for himself by scoring a brace that eliminated Pirates from the CAF Champions League — a performance that didn’t go unnoticed by the club’s technical team and management.
Price drop puts Mayele within Pirates’ reach
Mayele’s value has recently dipped to around R10 million, a price that aligns with Pirates’ financial scope, especially with a squad reshuffle on the horizon. That figure, once seen as a stumbling block, is now fuelling momentum behind the potential deal.
With interest mounting from North Africa and the Middle East, Pirates must act fast. The window of opportunity is narrow, but their path appears clearer than rivals Kaizer Chiefs, who have chased Mayele for over a season.
Chiefs face a familiar dilemma: Act or miss out?
Kaizer Chiefs now find themselves on the back foot. Despite long-standing interest, they risk losing Mayele to their fiercest rivals. The clock is ticking, and Amakhosi fans are growing impatient.
“Chiefs really want to sign Mayele but he will demand high wages because he is on a good salary at Pyramids,” the source explained. “In South Africa he will be taxed, so that plays a big role. However, Nabi’s influence might be a big factor, due to him working with him at Yanga before.”
Will Chiefs finally pull the trigger or allow another marquee target to slip through their fingers?
Pirates need firepower and Mayele fits the bill
After a season plagued by inconsistency in front of goal, Pirates are desperate for a clinical finisher. Insiders believe Mayele checks all the boxes as the kind of lethal forward who can lead the line with confidence and composure.
“It’s no secret that Pirates are in the market for a reliable goal-scorer,” the source emphasized. “And after what Mayele did to them on the continental stage, it’s clear he could be that guy.”
The race for Fiston Mayele is no longer a whisper in the corridors, it’s a full-blown transfer saga with massive implications for both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. With formal contact initiated and interest intensifying, the ball is now in the Buccaneers’ court.
Stay tuned with The South African as Orlando Pirates take the lead in the race for Mayele.
Will Pirates seal the deal and land a striker who tormented them on the big stage? Or will Chiefs finally come to the table with a decisive offer?
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