Golden Arrows have completed the signing of midfielder Menzi Masuku following his departure from Royal AM, FARPost has learnt.
The 31-year-old parted ways with Thwihli Thwahla at the end of his contract in June. He had been with them since they purchased Bloemfontein Celtic’s status in 2021.
Masuku has been one of the key players for the Pietermaritzburg-based side, especially with the club’s inability to sign players due to FIFA transfer bans that were imposed on them.
According to FARPost sources, Masuku’s transfer to Arrows is a done deal as he returns to his home town Durban ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season.
He’s expected to reinforce the midfield of Abafana Bes’thende which is currently comprised of the likes of Velemseni Ndwandwe, Lungelo Dube, Angelo Van Rooi, Olwethu Ncube, Nhlanhla Zwane, and Sazi Gumbi.
OTHER GOLDEN ARROWS SIGNINGS SO FAR
Meanwhile, Arrows have completed three signings. Right-back Keenan Phillips joined on a free transfer, goalkeeper Edward Maova from AmaTuks and striker Bongani Cele.
Phillips was without a club for half a year following his departure from Moroka Swallows. The defender was among the players released by the Dube Birds prior to the start of the second round. This was as a result of the players’ strike regarding unpaid wages.
The 24-year-old right-back put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Durban-based club.
Meanwhile, Cele, who scored two goals in the colours of JDR Stars last season in the second tier. He will face competition from Lungelo Nguse, Angelo van Rooi, Knox Mutizwa, and Kagiso Malinga.
He previously played for Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League side Sinenkani FC before a switch to JDR in 2022.
Maova emerged as the top selection for the Tshwane squad, with his exceptional form in the previous season drawing interest from multiple teams.
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