Melusi Buthelezi has said his goodbyes to his TS Galaxy teammates amid his imminent move to Orlando Pirates, following an unforgettable season in the red and black of the Rockets.
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The 25-year-old enjoyed a stellar campaign with Galaxy, which saw him gain a Bafana Bafana call-up and make 21 appearances, keeping 10 clean sheets in the process.
Following his bright form for the Mpumalanga-based outfit, speculation was understandably rife around his future with a number of teams said to be eyeing his services ahead of the new season.
As reported by the Siya crew, Buthelezi will now look to take the next step in his professional football career with Orlando Pirates understood to have won the race for his signature.
Ahead of his move to the Buccaneers, the player has since taken to his official Instagram account to bid farewell to his teammates, the club and the supporters.
"I will be forever grateful for the opportunity this team gave me. I just want to take this opportunity and thank boss Mr Tim Sukazi and Mr Ziphozonke Hlubi for giving me the opportunity to be part of this wonderful team, and for giving me a place that was home to me. Thanks again to my brothers. I couldn't be anything without them. Also thanks to the Technical Team for the opportunity they gave me. Kanye Team Supporters I would like to thank you so much.
"Now it's time to say goodbye, To me you will always be Family @tsgalaxyfc most important and unforgettable in my life. we will meet again," he wrote.
Buthelezi will find stiff competition in the form of Sipho Chaine, Richard Ofori, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Kupano Thuntsane in the Pirates goalkeeping department.
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