After a stint with Motsepe Foundation League side Pretoria Callies, an Orlando Pirates winger is poised for another loan spell to gain valuable game time and experience.
Siya sources close to the club have indicated that 22-year-old Cebo Mchunu is set for another loan move as the club believes he needs further development before becoming a regular fixture in the squad.
Mchunu, who joined Pirates from Bizana Pondo at the beginning of the season, struggled to make an impact during his loan spell at Pretoria Callies. With the club keen on his long-term development, they are exploring options for his next loan destination.
"As much as he is a good player, the club feels he hasn't reached that standard which will make him a regular at the club next season and that's why he is set for another loan move. He won't be the first player to do that. Even Thembinkosi Lorch was loaned out twice before coming back to the team and he became a regular. It helps the players to grow and gain experience. It's good for both the player and the club and that's why they are loaning him out again next season," the source told Soccer Laduma.
Despite the decision to loan him out again, the club has not yet finalized the destination for Mchunu's next loan spell. Instead, they plan to assess his performance at Pretoria Callies before making a decision.
"They will wait for the season to finish and get the report from Pretoria Callies first on how he has performed this season before making the decision on where he he could be loaned to. But that's the decision the club has taken to at least loan him again for one more season then give him the chance at the club to prove himself," the source concluded.
Mchunu, who signed a three-year contract with Pirates lasting until June 2025, has struggled for regular playing time during his loan spell at Pretoria Callies.
Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates for comment but the club had not responded by the time this story was published.
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