Orlando Pirates make HUGE announcement on fan favourite!

Orlando Pirates have announced that one of their fan favourites has committed to a new deal at the club. 

Miguel Timm has been with Pirates for two season now and with the fresh terms, could stay for another two. 

Pirates took to their official website to reveal the news on Timm signing a new contract, 

Pirates extend Timm deal

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Miguel Timm has signed a new deal. The 32-year-old midfielder’s current contract was due to expire at the end of the month, but he has now put pen to paper to extend his stay at the club, keeping him on board the Bucs ship for the 2024/25 campaign, including an option for an additional season.Since his arrival in 2022, Timm has established himself as a key cog of the Pirates team and he has gone on to register 63 matches – winning four cups. Everyone at Orlando Pirates is delighted with the news and we wish Timm the very best for the coming season.” Wrote the club.

Midfield revamp?

This is an interesting move for Pirates who already have a whole host of midfielders at their disposal. Timm is set to continue competing with the likes of Makhehlene Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha and the incoming Selaela Rasebotja. The latter is set to join the Buccaneers ship on a free transfer from SuperSport United. In addition, the club also has the likes of Sandile Mthethwa and Siphelo Baloni patiently waiting for their opportunity in that midfield.

Pirates did release two players in that area of the park, namely Fortune Makaringe and Thabang Monare. That is, perhaps why they have opted to stick with the experience of both Makaula and Timm ahead of next season. The fans will undoubtedly be delighted with these news, seeing that the jersey number is a clear fan favourite.