Orlando Pirates could lose out on Cape Town City youngster Emile Witbooi, who has been invited to train with German giants Bayern Munich.
The Buccaneers have linked with the 17-year-old since pre-season. Cape Town City chairman John Comitis, however, revealed that his player will now go on trial with Bayern.
Given his age and talent, Orlando Pirates are likely to lose out on Witbooi.
“He’s been in trial at Chelsea, so he’s seen the best. He went to Sporting Lisbon by a request,” he told Sports Night Amplified as per KickOff.
“We’ve got an invitation for him to go to Bayern Munich which we’re now considering, only just to keep him relevant for his own good to see which level he has to be reaching.”
No formal bid was made by Orlando Pirates for the talented attacker, said Comitis.
“I don’t think that’s where we’re going to get stuck with either Pirates or Sundowns.
“I will always find a way to make a deal happen. I don’t think that’s the issue here,” Comitis said.
Witbooi to fly to Germany as Orlando Pirates look on
The Buccaneers have already signed nine players for the season as they once again look to dominate local football. Last season, they won a treble but the CAF Champions League will surely be their main focus given the squad they have currently.
With a mixture of youth and experience, Witbooi would have been a great fit for Orlando Pirates especially in the PSL.