Agent says Mobara move to Pirates incomplete, Sundowns speaking to player

27 June 2016 - 13:49 By Mark Gleeson

The deal announced by both Ajax Cape Town and Orlando Pirates that sees SA under-23 international Abbubaker Mobara move to The Buccaneers is not yet done‚ according to the player’s agent‚ and it is champions Mamelodi Sundowns who might yet get the player. “Bara had no knowledge of the deal before he read about it on the internet and he has signed no contract. Ajax only told him about it the day after it appeared in the media. You cannot have a transfer without a player contract‚” said Lance Davids‚ the former Bafana international now acting as Mobara’s manager.“We have not had any contact with Pirates about the player’s contract‚ no one has called us.” In the meantime‚ Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has had a discussion with Mobara and club general manager Sizwe Nzimande reportedly discussed a possible move with Ajax Cape Town owner Ari Efstathiou.It sets up the possibility of an ego-bruising battle between the two Gauteng giants for the services of Mobara‚ whose abilities as a utility player make him an attractive proposition.His favourite position is right-back but Ajax used him also as a central defender since Roger de Sa arrived at the club. Before that the previous coach Muhsin Ertugral‚ now in charge at Pirates‚ preferred him as a marauding central midfielder.“There should be more clarity in the next days. My aim is to ensure I get the best possible deal for the player and that he is happy‚” added Davids. - TMG Digital..

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