The Buccaneers are secured another major signing in an attempt to boost their central midfielder following.
Mbatha spent the previous season on loan from SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates had an option to buy him at the end of that deal.
Orlando Pirates took that decision to buy him after he made some incredible performance to the club, and provoke the technical team. Mbatha is a good quality player at the moment.
Mbatha was already expected to stay at the club for years,and it was just a matter of both parties agreeing. The deal has been finalized the stay of Mbatha is permanent.
Mbatha’s arrival signals the first of many expected at Pirates ahead of the new season, after Orlando Pirates released six players the decision of Mbatha was already on the table his agent confirmed.
He is seem as a direct replacement on Thabang Monare whose expiring contract was not renew by the club.
Having already parted ways with both Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane, Orlando Pirates is expected to add goalkeeper on their list of signings. According to source Orlando Pirates are keen on signing Chippa united goalkeeper Nwabali.
The Buccaneers are also expected to reinforce their striking department after the release of Kermit Erasmus and Souaibou Marou
Also the Buccaneers are in search of new assistant coach, the pre-season is underway next month. Orlando Pirates have already made two signings so far.