Pirates add more clout to attack
NEW SIGNING: DRC INTERNATIONAL MAKUSU JOINS THE RANKS
Josef Zinnbauer has added more firepower to his attack, securing the services of Democratic Republic of the Congo forward Jean-Marc Makusu from AS Vita on a season long loan.
The contract also includes an option to make the striker’s move permanent.
Masuku says he is hoping to make his stay with Buccaneers successful and he is is confident that he is going to achieve big things with the club.
“I am happy to have joined this prestigious club and I look forward to a successful stay. This move presents a new challenge in a new country for me. I have lofty ambitions and I am confident that I can achieve them with my new team-mates,” the striker told the Bucs website.
Makusu joins a number of top players who have been acquired by the club for the 2020/21 season, which comes with a heavy schedule that includes assignments in Africa for the Caf Confederations Cup.
The striker will be competing up-front with likes of Gabadinho Mhango, Zakhele Lepasa, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Austin Muwowo.
Pirates head coach Zinnbauer is delighted with the Congolese signing.
The German-born mentor added that the club now had a healthy, competitive squad in all departments.
“We are pleased to have Makusu join the team and we look forward to working with him. Our squad this year has every player in each position competing for a spot in the starting line-up and it will be no different for him. The healthy competition we have created will help get the best out of all our players.”
Having made a number of signings during this transfer window, bolstering the goalkeeping department, defence and midfield, the Buccaneers needed to bring a striker on board having parted ways with Justin Shonga and Augustine Mulenga.
Gabadinho Mhango and Thembinkosi Lorch are also out injured at the moment.
Masuku comes highly regarded from his home country, where he is described as skillful, quick and a lethal goalscorer.