Pirates sniffing around on Sirino, Al Ahly still in the picture

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be finally prepared to lose sensational midfielder Gaston Sirino with both Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly said to be salivating at the thought of landing the diminutive Uruguayan.

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It has been a while now that Sirino has wanted out of the Chloorkop based side with his heart set on following his former mentor Pitso Mosimane to Al Ahly in Egypt. 

Sundowns were then however not too keen on letting go of the now 30-year-old but a source has claimed that the thinking has changed. 

He claims that with the likes of Neo Maema and Thabiso Kutumela bringing in a new dimension to the team and the recent addition of Bradley Ralani and the expected arrival of Erwin Saveerda, the club may be willing to listen to offers for Sirino. 

“There should be some movement involving Sirino soon enough. His current deal ends in 2024 but the club is now willing to listen if there is anyone else interested in him. I have heard that Al Ahly have renewed their interest in him. 

“But he could just switch sides in the DStv Premiership with Orlando Pirates also having made themselves an option should he be no longer needed at Sundowns. I think a loan deal could be reached before the end of the current transfer window,”  said the source. 

And given the bad blood that has developed between Sundowns and Al Ahly in recent years – or since Pitso left Sundowns – it is almost impossible that Sirino will be allowed to move to Egypt.