Esteghlal play on Thursday at Paykan as the league resumes after the winter break with Patosi in line for his debut.
Outspoken Patosi has taken to Instagram (ayandapatosi) to express his thanks to City for his turbulent 18 months at the club and also set out his hopes for the latest chapter in a career‚ which has already seen him play in the top flight in Belgium.
On his time in the Premier Soccer League‚ he pointedly did not mention coach Benni McCarthy‚ who did not give him regular game time as Patosi fought a continual battle against the bulge.
He wrote: “My journey with Cape Town City has been a roller coaster‚ to say the least.
"I was welcomed with warm hands and it was a joy to be part of such an awesome team. I’d like to thank my boss‚ Mr John (Comitis)‚ for not giving up on me.
"He always believed in me and was one of my biggest supporters.