Orlando Pirates have officially announced the departure of veteran midfielder Mpho Makola after reaching a mutual agreement for the termination of his contract with the Buccaneers.

The 33-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements by head coach Micho Sredojevic and placed on the transfer list.

Makola was used as a bit-part player by the Buccaneers head coach and has only featured 13 times in the Absa Premiership during the 2018-19 season.

The Buccaneers have now decided to part ways with Makola on Wednesday as they trim down their squad ahead of the new 2019/20 season.

The Sea Robbers have now decided to part ways with Makola as they continue to trim their squad ahead of the new 2019/20 season.

The club released the following statement on Makola’s departure, which reads:

‘Orlando Pirates Football Club has parted ways with Mpho Makola.’

‘An agreement has been reached for the mutual termination of the contract following a meeting with the player today.’

‘Makola joined the club in 2012 where he went on to register over 170 appearances for the Buccaneers in a career which saw him score 21 goals and register 28 assists.’

‘The club would like to thank Mr Makola for his service and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.’