Lucas Radebe: Kaizer Chiefs Legends Wants Mofokeng to Leave Orlando Pirates for Europe

• Kaizer Chiefs legend Lucas Radebe advises Relebohile Mofokeng to consider leaving Orlando Pirates
• The Bafana Bafana star has attracted interest from clubs in both Europe and Africa but opts to stay at Pirates for continued development
• The South African international's decision to remain at the club sparks debate over his future career path

Kaizer Chiefs legend Lucas Radebe has explained why Relebohile Mofokeng should consider leaving Orlando Pirates.

Mofokeng has been linked with different clubs both in Europe and Africa but the South African international has decided to stay at Pirates and continue his development at the club. He was recently linked with European giants Barcelona.

The 21-year-old is rated as the young best player in the Betway Premiership and he's also ranked among the best players in the league

Radebe advises Mofokeng to leave Pirates

Speaking to iDiskiTimes, former Bafana Bafana defender Radebe expressed his belief that Relebohile Mofokeng is ready to take the leap to Europe and that players shouldn't delay their moves abroad.

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“I think he’s ready to go. In my view, a player doesn’t need five or ten seasons in the PSL to prove themselves,” Radebe said.

“Two strong campaigns, like the ones Rele has had, are enough. He’s at a stage where he can still grow, still develop, and doing that in Europe, as early as possible, would be ideal. That’s what South African football needs.”

Radebe, who was recently appointed as Leeds United's global ambassador, added that several South African legends, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, and Itumeleng Khune, had the talent to play overseas much earlier in their careers, but staying too long at one club may have held them back.

“I truly believe players should make the move while they’re still young,” he concluded.

With Orlando Pirates aiming to contend for the PSL title, domestic trophies, and a strong run in the CAF Champions League, it remains to be seen whether the club will be willing to part with Mofokeng just yet.

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Fans react to Radebe's comments on Mofokeng

iamziyar said:

"You don't speak like this about our players if you harbor any ambitions of being SAFA president. We can make you or break you. Rele must stay & honor his contract & when the time is right we will let him go like we did with Lyle Forster, Marshall Munetsi, Mark Fish etc & many others."

Gabriel Rimai wrote:

"How Old is he still talking of development do you tell me school of excellence can't produce quality players anymore, Campbell who no one talks about as a better player needed less than 6 months to be in first team, something is wrong with this overrated overhyped boy."

Nteberetsi implied:

"Why they keep saying he is ready for Europe but no clubs there are showing interest?"

Yellowman added:

"Our league must keep its talent here, compete in international tournaments, pay premium salaries for such players and recruit more sponsors... Make the product more appealing and stop this Europe obsession."

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mabelane Tau reacted:

"Kante the boys doesn’t have an agent? Ka gore nengneng kebo Papage nengneng ke bo Lucas. Well everyone must know the boy has a contract with Pirates and he must honour that contract, it will be upto the team to release him."

Radebe hits out at Kaizer Chiefs

Briefly News also reported that Radebe slammed Kaizer Chiefs for signing two former Pirates stars on a free transfer this summer.

The Amakhosi legend was left disappointed by his former club's decision in this summer's transfer window.

Source: Briefly News