KickOff.com has learned that one of Orlando Pirates' recent signings is not ready to wear the famous Black and Red colours as yet.
Insiders indicate that Kabelo Kgositsile will not be joining the vibrant scene in Johannesburg just yet, instead spending another season with Baroka FC.
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He reportedly signed a five-year deal with Pirates, who have decided to loan him back to the Motsepe Foundation Championship for the time being.
This is not the first time such an arrangement has taken place between the two clubs, who are known to have maintained a good working relationship over the year.
Four years ago, the Soweto giants signed Evidence Makgopa and loaned him back to Bakgaga for the 2021/22 season.
He eventually joined Bucs at the start of the following campaign following the Limpopo-based side's relegated from the topflight.
According to reliable sources, a similar strategy will be employed with Kgositsile.
The young player has been a key figure for the second-tier outfit over the past two seasons, and his performances have caught the attention of the club formed in 1937 Robbers, leading to his swift signing.
Other players who have transferred from Baroka to Pirates in recent seasons include Gift Motupa, Donald Mukondelela, Thabiso Kutumela, Collins Makgaka, Marshall Munetsi, and Goodman Mosele.
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The latest recruit is 23-year-old right-back Tshepo Mashiloane, who will be turning out in the colours of the Buccaneers next term.
"During the club's last meeting of the season this week, the chairman of Baroka (Khurishi Mphahlele) informed the team that Mashiloane will not be returning to the Baroka FC Village for pre-season, as he is now an Orlando Pirates player," reveals a source.
