Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has reportedly signed for Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise.
The 21-year-old playmaker enhanced his rising repute with a string of spectacular performances for Bafana Bafana on the FIFA World Cup, that includes in all three of the staff’s matches.
Mofokeng was closely linked with a transfer to German giants Bayer Leverkusen simply final week, however it now seems Belgium may very well be his subsequent vacation spot.
Talking on Soccerbeat, former South African footballer and Soccerbeat proprietor Peter du Toit claimed the highly-rated winger is on the verge of becoming a member of Union SG.
“That is what we’ve heard. The primary level I wish to make is that nothing has been confirmed, however I can let you know it’s extremely seemingly that Rele Mofokeng has signed for prime Belgian membership Union SG,” Du Toit stated.
Du Toit praised the Belgian outfit, highlighting their repute for creating younger expertise.
“They’re a correct soccer membership and are owned by Tony Bloom, who additionally owns Brighton & Hove Albion. They’re a membership that develops gamers, indicators them for good cash, gained the league a yr or two in the past and are all the time difficult for the title.”
Mofokeng linked with transfer to Belgium
Based on Du Toit, a number of sources have indicated that Mofokeng has already accomplished the transfer.
“It’s well-known that prime golf equipment have been chasing Rele Mofokeng. Certainly one of our guys in Mexico was instructed by somebody very near Rele that the deal was both already performed, though the membership wasn’t talked about.
“Then I obtained a name from a participant within the Bafana squad who stated, ‘Pay attention, Rele Mofokeng has signed for a membership in Belgium, however I can’t bear in mind which one.’ We did just a little little bit of homework and found the membership is Union.”
Ought to the switch be confirmed, Mofokeng would turn out to be the newest South African to play in Belgium. Former Bafana Bafana ahead Percy Tau additionally loved a spell with Union SG earlier than incomes a transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion.
