Orlando Pirates Transfer News: Bucs part ways with international attacker

Orlando Pirates have started reshaping their squad ahead of another busy 2026/27 season domestically and abroad.

By virtue of winning the Premier Soccer League, the Sea Robbers will be in the CAF Champions League. The Soweto giants will also be aiming at successfully defending their PSL title as well as the MTN8 and Carling Knockout. Bucs will also be competing in the Nedbank Cup meaning they will need quality and depth.

Recently, there have been reports that they are on the verge of securing the signatures of Stellenbosch FC midfielder Mthetheleli Mthiyane and Richards Bay FC defender Sibangani Zulu.

The technical team has now opted to do away with fringe players to create space for the new ones.

Angola international axed?

According to iDiski Times, “Pirates have officially parted ways with Gilberto after the end of his loan with Petro de Luanda.

“The Angola national team winger joined Pirates with much optimism back in 2024 and impressed during their pre-season in Spain but failed to establish himself in the first XI under then-head coach Jose Riveiro.

“He was subsequently loaned back to the Girabola giants where he was part of the league winning squad this past season. However, sources have now confirmed the player and Pirates have officially parted ways with the winger, one season before his contract was due to expire.

“The 25-year-old who who has been capped 22 times by the senior national team of Angola will now look to reignite his career elsewhere – after being deemed surplus to requirements before his exit at the Buccaneers,” they concluded.