Cape Town City's newest addition, Thulani Serero, will don the club's legendary number 8 shirt, following in the footsteps of its greatest players.
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Today, Cape Town City FC finally officially announced the signing of former Bafana Bafana midfielder Serero on a free transfer.
Serero's announcement follows after confirmation from coach Muhsin Ertugral, who revealed the acquisition of the skilful baller last week.
At 34 years old, Serero makes the return to Mzansi after an impressive 14-year stint abroad, which began in 2011 when he joined Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam, enjoying a six-season spell.
Throughout his time overseas, Serero also played for clubs like Vitesse in the Netherlands and UAE Pro League teams Al Jazira and Khorfakkan.
The midfielder has been training with City for the past two weeks and will add a wealth of experience and quality to the side that currently sits 10th in the Betway Premiership.
Serero will don the number 8 jersey, which was worn by Lebohang Manyama, Teko Modise and Mpho Makola in the past, signalling that City reserve this number to it's superstar technicians in the middle of the park.
"CREAM IS BACK," wrote Modise on Serero's announcement video post shared by the Citizens' IG page. With Lebogang Manyama being CT City's assistant coach, 'Cream' has a lot to live up to match the levels shown by Modise and Manyama.
Here's a look at some of Modise, Manyama and Makola's best moments as Cape Town City stars:
Shibobo! Lebogang Manyama gives @CapeTownCityFC the lead with some sublime skills. It's a cracker at the Cape Town Stadium! #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/fsIxbLGNq0
— SuperSport ?? (@SuperSportTV) April 25, 2017
CAPE TOWN CITY LEAD!
— SuperSport ?? (@SuperSportTV) March 3, 2017
Lebogang Manyama's wonderful finish puts the hosts ahead against the defending champions in Cape Town.#AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/35lJufPjXt
Mpho Makola seals the points for Cape Town City against Swallows with an ???????????????????????? free-kick ????#DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/SRnXEUmlZb
— SuperSport ?? (@SuperSportTV) December 18, 2021
Teko 'Dona' Modise's goal last night consisted of:
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) August 24, 2017
Great passing!
Great movement!
Great awareness!
Great officiating!#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/IiOzgBDDjn
#OnThisDay in 2019, Teko Modise laced up his boots one last time and played his final game ??
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 11, 2020
His legacy lives on forever ???? #ThankYouTeko #iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/EhkYpkPKmV
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