Good news: Ex-Pirates star signs Premier League deal
We love this. Former Orlando Pirates striker Lyle Foster has officially made it in the English Premier League with Burnley.
Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates supporters goto love this. Lyle Foster has signed a new long-term deal with Burnley in the English Premier League.
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LYLE FOSTER LANDS NEWS PREMIER LEAGUE DEAL
Following just three goals and two assists in eight games, the Clarets have offered the 23-year-old former Pirates striker a five-year deal extension.
“He’s here to stay! Lyle Foster has signed a new five-year contract with the Clarets, keeping him at Turf Moor until 2028!” the club announced via X on Thursday.
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ORLANDO PIRATES’ RELBOHILE MOFOKENG STILL IN ENGLAND WITH WOLVES?
In related news, Pirates’ 18-year-old sensation Mofokeng has been on trial with fellow English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The news was confirmed by Mofokeng’s coach Jose Riveiro, in the early weeks of this month.
“I’m absolutely convinced ‘Rele’ is ready for whatever is coming,” Riveiro said via TimesLIVE.
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“He’s the proper age, maybe here [in South Africa] it looks early when he’s 18, but not for me. If you follow the current situation in Europe, 17, 18, 19, 20 is a really frequent age to get your first minutes in the top teams.
“We have to, little by little, perhaps also change our ambition for the youngsters. When you’re ready, it doesn’t matter whether you’re 18 or 28. If you’re ready to do it you’re ready. If you have the level you have the level.
“In this case, we all know the type of talent Rele is and everything is in his hands now to use this opportunity. We at Pirates are more than happy to see Rele in this situation. Hopefully he can make it, and hopefully he’s not the last,” the Spaniard concluded.
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