Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of winger Vincent Pule ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The 32-year-old joined the club from Bidvest Wits in July 2018 and spent six years at the club.
Pule has scored 23 goals and registered 12 assists in 146 appearances across all competitions during his time at Pirates.
The winger becomes the eighth player to leave the club following the departures of Fortune Makaringe, Richard Ofori, Souaibou Marou, Kermit Erasmus, Thabang Monare, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Bayanda Thabethe.
Orlando Pirates have since released the following statement on Vincent Pule’s departure:
After six wonderful years, Vincent Pule is leaving Orlando Pirates Football Club.The 32-year-old came here in 2018 from Bidvest Wits and immediately made an impact for the Mighty Buccaneers.
During his time with the club, Vincent went on to record over 140 matches, including 35 goal contributions (goals and assists combined), to cement his legacy for the Soweto Giants.
On behalf of the entire Orlando Pirates family, we would like to thank Vincent for everything he has done for this football club. A phenomenal player, who gave us incredible moments in the field of play while also displaying qualities of a model professional off it.
Thank you, Vincent! Once Always.
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Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that #VincentPule is leaving the club after six wonderful years
Thank you, Vincent! #OnceAlways
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#OrlandoPirates— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) July 2, 2024