Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of defender Sandile Mthethwa.
Both parties have agreed for the amicable separation to allow him to move to a club of his choice.
At 27 years old Mthethwa is entering his prime and whilst the technical team wanted him to stay – the guarantee of regular football was not possible.
Mthethwa joined the club in 2016 as a young boy having been spotted at an annual youth tournament in KZN. He was one of three players identified at the tournament – the other two being Thobela Sikhakhane and Brian Hlongwa.
Mthethwa went on to captain the first Project X Tour to the UK and later on captained the MultiChoice Diski Challenge squad before being promoted to the first team where he went on feature in over 20 official matches for the club.
He will be remembered for his professionalism and discipline at all times.
We wish him well as he enters a new chapter in his career.