Mosimane confirms Sundowns resignation
THE Mamelodi Sundowns' treble-winning coach Pitso Mosimane released a statement announcing his resignation from the league champions yesterday.
Mosimane has been at the helm of Sundowns for seven years where he had a major haul of trophies including the CAF Champions League and the Super Cup.
"It is with a sense of pain and sadness that I announce my departure from Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club. I have accepted an offer to join an international team," said Mosimane in a statement.
"Mamelodi Sundowns has been my family for almost eight years. The president, Dr Patrice Motsepe has been like a father to me. He has been a mentor, a friend, a supporter and a confidante. I could never quit him or Mamelodi Sundowns.
"I am only going away to carry the spirit of the Yellow Nation with me. After winning five league titles with Mamelodi Sundowns – the 10th for the club – how can a man ever find it easy to say goodbye to his home? How can I say goodbye to the family, the board, the supporters and the fans?
"From the deepest of my heart, I am so grateful that the president has blessed my move. I did not expect less from a man who has been so good and generous to me. He is the kind of leader any family, company, team and indeed any country needs. I have been privileged to drink from his well of wisdom.
"My success is his success. Without him, I would not have achieved half of what I have. I leave this family knowing that our bond is unbreakable and hoping that with the passage of time, our paths would come together again," Mosimane said.
The highly successful coach seem to have left the door open for a possible return in future. "This is not a divorce. We shall remain bonded forever I am taking up this new challenge that will push me out of my comfort zone. I know Mamelodi Sundowns will use this as a fresh and new perspective," he said.
"While I had four years remaining in my contract, this offer is a huge opportunity for me that would not have come had I not had the privilege to be part of the team that led Mamelodi Sundowns in winning the CAF Champions League and reaching the Club World Cup finals," said Mosimane. – SUPERSPORT.