Orlando Pirates Agree to Part Ways With Thulani Hlatshwayo After Tyson Requests Release From Buccaneers

• Orlando Pirates have announced their second player departure following Gabadinho Mhango joining AmaZulu
• Thulani Hlatshwayo joined Orlando Pirates from Bidvest Wits and will be leaving after two years at the Buccaneers
• Orlando Pirates defender Thulani Hlatshwayo requested his release from the club, and it was granted

Orlando Pirates have confirmed their first player departure ahead of the new season.

The Buccaneers announced that 32-year-old Thulani Hlatshwayo would be leaving the club after two years.

Hlatshwayo joined the club from Bidvest Wits in 2020 and made 33 appearances for the Buccaneers in all competitions.

Despite this, the player requested a release from the club, which was granted. The club made an announcement today in which they officially announced the decision, Goal.com reported.

“A leader amongst men, Hlatshwayo has always sought to make a meaningful contribution wherever he plays, and this is what has ultimately influenced his decision to request the club to grant him his request to leave.”

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“On behalf of the entire Pirates family, we would like to thank Hlatshwayo for his meaningful contribution and professionalism during his stay.”

Hlatshwayo also had touching words for the team, describing it as a dream to wear the black and white jersey of Orlando Pirates, SuperSport.com reported.

“I will forever be grateful to the Chairman and the cub for granting me this wish. The club and I have always had a fantastic relationship, which will continue beyond my playing days. For me, today is a new chapter filled with many emotions. There’s a sense of pride, sadness and also optimism towards the future,” he said.

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The 33-year-old joined Sundowns in 2020 from Kaizer Chiefs and made just 19 appearances, scoring one goal and assisting four, The South African reported.

Towards the end of May, Maluleka’s agent confirmed that his player’s contract with the DStv Premiership champions was coming to an end but that the club had the option to extend it by a year.