Orlando Pirates Brand Sponsorship Manager Joseph Bertrand has on Wednesday confirmed his shock departure from the Sea Robbers.
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Bertrand served Pirates for five years and in that time, he endeared himself to the club's supporters as a popular figure in the marketing department.
Therefore, it came as a shock when he took to social media to confirm that he would be leaving the club he joined in 2017.
In a statement posted on his social media account, without disclosing a reason for his departure, Bertrand confirmed that his time in the Bucs ship has come to an end.
After more than 5 years working for this formidable institution, it is time for me to leave Orlando Pirates, the Football Club I fell in love 20 years ago when I arrived in South Africa. It has been an absolute privilege to work for the Club and try make a little difference where I could in the marketing department.
Thank you to top management for having given me the opportunity to work for Pirates, and grow during my years here. I wouldn't be here without you.
Thank you to all my colleagues at the office - we are from far the best marketing team in SA Sports, and everyone in the industry can attest to that. Let's keep pushing to get this Brand higher and higher.
Thank you to the players and technical staff, keep fighting for this badge we all wear proudly.
Thank you to all our partners and stakeholders for believing in the Club's projects and keeping Orlando Pirates relevant in South Africans everyday life.
To all the supporters, everything we do is for you. Keep pushing the team in the stands, and let's get more trophies in the coming months / years. MTN8 is just the beginning.
I will always be the Club's #1 fan and I will see you all at Orlando soon.
Once a Pirate. Always a Pirate," he said in a statement on his Twitter account.
