‘Our newest addition’: Sundowns welcomes Thembinkosi Lorch

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced Thembinkosi Lorch as one of their new players as seen in an Instagram post shared on Saturday, 27 January – several soccer fans celebrated the club’s recent announcement.

CONGRATS! FANS CELEBRATE THEMBINKOSI LORCH JOINING SUNDOWNS

In a statement shared late on Friday night, the Soweto giants announced that Thembinkosi Lorch would leave Orlando Pirates IOL reported. “Thembinkosi Lorch is to leave Orlando Pirates Football Club after a discussion between the Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza and the Mamelodi Sundowns hierarchy,” the statement by the Soweto giants was quoted.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday morning, the Sundowns team announced that Lorch had officially joined their team: “Former South African Player of the Season Thembinkosi Lorch joins Masandawana! 🙌 Let’s welcome our newest addition 🟡”.

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The 30-year-old former Orlando Pirates star player was signed on Friday night, Sunday World reported. He joins the star-studded Sundowns side after also recently signing Argentinian star Matias Esquivel and defender Zuko Mdunyelwa.

According to the publication, Lorch, a former Premier Soccer League (PSL) Player of the Season has made little contribution in the Pirates team as of recently. His downfall was blamed on several factors including injuries and some problems off the field.

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Thembinkosi Lorch. Image Source: (@OrlandoPirates/Twitter)

“You signed Lorch? Yes! You officially signed me too!!” @kaybee.19 reacted.

“🔥😍❤️ My prayer has been answered. Nyoso deserves to compete with quality,” @mrkwezi wrote.

“Where can I sign the forms to become a Kabo Yellow Fan? Because, wow, it’s about to get cream of the crop😭😢,” @thandazanisikelela commented.

“The Fact Is that he’s going to win the league and champions league this season👆🤞🏽❤️❤️. He already has MTN in the bag,” @mavester_sa commented.

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