Orlando Pirates have acquired the services of midfielder Thabang Monare as a free agent. The club announced the player’s signing on its website and will be with the club for the next two seasons.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to confirm the signing of Thabang Monare as a free agent,” read a statement from the club.

“The former Jomo Cosmos and Bidvest Wits midfielder, joins the Buccaneers on a two-year deal.

The 31-year-old who spent four seasons at the Clever Boys, comes in to bolster the midfield where the Buccaneers will be contesting in a compressed 2020/21 season which includes the CAF Confederations Cup.

And Monare has spoken about his commitment to help Pirates achieve success in the coming season.

“I am happy to have signed with the Club,” said Monare. “I hope, like I have done in my entire career, I can make a meaningful contribution during my time here. I think this is a team that suits my style of play and that can only benefit me and the team for the season ahead.”

The player became a free agent following the sale of Bidvest Wits to TTM