DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 05: Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8, Final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Alche Greeff/Gallo Images),E
After scoring goals in the Betway Premiership and MTN8 for Orlando Pirates, interest has risen again for winger Monnapule Saleng, the Siya crew has been informed.
According to insiders who are close to the player, Belgian side Standard Liege FC are interested in Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng. The insiders added that Saleng is on the radar of the Belgian club, who were previously interested in Pirates youngster Mohau Nkota.
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However, that move did not materialise as Bucs promoted Nkota to the senior team and gave him a new contract.
Soccer Laduma had previously revealed how European clubs were interested in Saleng, but the name of the club was not unveiled, until now.
“It’s not like the interest in Saleng died off. It’s just that last season he was not playing that much so it was hard for the teams interested in him to monitor his progress but they were checking what was going on. Now since he is back in the thick of things the interest has arise again,” said the Siya source.
“It’s Standard Liege that have shown interest. Actually last season they were also interested in Mohau Nkota while Monaco SC were interested in Saleng. So now it’s believed that the Standard Liege scouts are looking at Saleng since Nkota has not been playing much since his promotion,” the source added.
Meanwhile, a second Siya source stated that Pirates are looking at keeping Saleng for the next two seasons and then potentially negotiating a new deal after that. Though, it remains to seen what could happen if a good foreign offer comes in.
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“His current contract is running until June 2026. That’s when Pirates are looking at negotiating a new deal but if this interest from Belgium yields results he could be gone by that time. So they are happy with the player and whether the deal materialises or not, he is of great use at the club this season,” the second source told Soccer Laduma.
The 26-year-old Saleng has been influential in Pirates’ defense of their MTN8 title with excellent performances. While Pirates are keen to keep him, the Belgian club’s interest could lead to a potential move in future.
Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates for comment but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.
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