Orlando Pirates distance themselves from misinformation circulating about their key players Patrick Tito Maswanganyi and Monnapule Saleng, that the two attacking duo are set to be in transfer negotiations.

The record has been set straight, despite Salengs disappearance from the starting lineup. With only a couple of games appearance in a 1-0 league victory against Richards Bay FC in November and played the full 90 minutes in the Pirates’ 1-1 CAF Champions League draw contested against Al Ahly at Orlando Stadium in December.
In statements released by the club Orlando Pirate made it Clear and denied receiving any offer from a Middle Eastern club for the services of Monnapule Saleng
“On 13 January 2025, Kickoff.co.za published titled, The Gulf Region team was serious about Saleng, a story claiming that an agent, Rui Frois, met with a “high-ranking” Pirates official to discuss Saleng’s availability. Let it be clear: The Club does not conduct its business in malls. No official from Orlando Pirates Football Club has spoken to Mr. Rui Frois regarding this matter.
Furthermore clarifys the rumours of Tito bided for R40 million Rands. “Patrick Maswanganyi On 20 January 2025, Briefly News Sports published an article titled, Portuguese Club Eyes Bid for R40 Million-Rated Orlando Pirates Star. Once again, the Club categorically rejects this as sheer gossip. No such offer has been presented to the Club.
It is deeply troubling that these baseless stories are not only misleading but also serve to disrupt the focus of our players and destabilize the team. This is entirely unacceptable.