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Erasmus completes Pirates return as Sea Robbers make moves on deadline day

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Orlando Pirates made big moves on the final day of the transfer window bringing in three new players, with the return of striker Kermit Erasmus undoubtedly the headline move as Mamelodi Sundowns looked to trim down their squad. Catch up with all the news from a dramatic deadline day.

Pirates revealed the news of Friday morning catching many people by surprise with Erasmus linked with a move to rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

However, Pirates came in at the eleventh hour to secure the signing of the forward.

Orlando Pirates is happy to announce the signing of Kermit Erasmus on a two-year deal. Read a statement on their website.

Romeo, as he is affectionately known, returns to the club having left to join French outfit Stade Rennais back in 2016.

The experienced forward joins the Buccaneers having recently been cleared by his former employer and becomes the sixth senior signing of the season.

On becoming a Buccaneer once more, Erasmus said: “It’s good to be back!

Meanwhile, Orlandopiratesfc.com can confirm the signing of goalkeeper Sipho Chaine. The 25-year-old signs from Chippa United on a three-year deal.

The news of the double signing came just hour after Pirates confirmed the capture of Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo. The 27-year-old joined the Mighty Buccaneers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Marumo Gallants.

In other deals on the day, Lyle Lakay returned to Cape Town City on-loan for the remainder of the season after Downs had brought in yet another left-back.

With Sundowns making some space in their squad they finally could confirm the arrival of Moroccan central defender 𝘼𝙗𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙡.