Former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has opened up on his decision to seek an exit from Orlando Pirates.
In what was a dream move for the national team captain at the time to finally represent the club he supported growing up, it didn’t go as planned for ‘Tyson’.
The club announced on Friday morning that after two years, they’ve parted ways ‘amicably’ as he looks for regular game time after falling out of favour at the Buccaneers.
“We had some positive talks (with Management) but with everything taken into careful consideration I have decided it’s the right time for me to leave the Club,” he told the club’s website.
“I will forever be grateful to the Chairman and the Club for granting me this wish. The Club and I have always had a fantastic relationship, which will continue beyond my playing days.
“For me, today is a new chapter filled with many emotions. There’s a sense of pride, sadness and also optimism toward the future. Finally, to the fans, I would personally like to thank you for all the support.”
Hlatshwayo represented the Soweto giants 51 times over the two seasons at the club and won the MTN8 title under then-head coach Josef Zinnbauer.
