Orlando Pirates have further bolstered their squad ahead of the 2017-18 season with the signing of goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands on a three-year-deal.
The Soweto giants have completed their second major signing of the transfer window, following the acquisition of Thamsanqa Sangweni from Chippa United.
Pirates endured some horrible goalkeeping misfortunes in their last campaign and in a bid to bolster that department, they have secured the services of Sandilands on a free transfer after the former Bafana Bafana international’s contract with Mamelodi Sundowns came to an end.
The Mayfair-based outfit took to their official twitter account to publicise the deal.
We are proud to announce the latest signing to the Club #WelcomeSandilands #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/ocUDx3kuwy
— Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates) July 13, 2017
The 33-year-old will do battle with Brighton Mhlongo, Jackson Mabokgwane, Siyabong Mpontshane and newly-singed Emmanuel Daniel for the number one jersey.
Sandilands revealed his delight upon joining Pirates, in addition to thanking the Masandawana fans for their support.
To my new family…It’s truly a honor to be a Pirates player…you have my all! #cinderellaman pic.twitter.com/RyN2SwMOQ6
— Wayne Sandilands (@Wsandilands40) July 13, 2017
Thank you yellow nation for all your support over the past 7 and half yrs, it has been a privilege to defend your colors and make history.
— Wayne Sandilands (@Wsandilands40) July 13, 2017
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– This story originally appeared on SoccerClub.co.za