Potential Legal Battle In Monnapule Saleng Saga At Orlando Pirates

The saga between Orlando Pirates and its talented winger Monnapule Saleng could take a legal turn, if a statement by his representatives on Sunday 23 February is anything to go by.

Saleng has been missing in action for the Soweto-based Premier Soccer League PSL giants since December last year.

The club has not fully explained his lengthy absence, which it referred to as temporary in a statement in January, from its playing squads.

This has led to intense speculation about his future at the club, with some fans showing unhappiness at its recent matches. Some have displayed placards with the question, Where is Saleng?

On Sunday, the gifted forwards representatives, P Management Sports, finally addressed the matter in a statement shared on X .

We are aware of the ongoing speculation surrounding our client, Monnapule Saleng. While we have refrained from making public comments due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the matter, our silence should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of the narrative being presented against him, they said.

This matter involves significant issues at the core of the employer-employee relationship that require resolution. Our client remains committed to addressing these matters through the appropriate legal and professional channels.

However, they said they will not be engaging in further public discussions on the situation, citing confidentiality concerns.

Our priority remains to act in our client's interests while advocating for a fair and amicable resolution. We trust that the proper processes will lead to an outcome that serves the best interests of all parties involved, the concluded.

The agencys reference to legal and professional channels has raised speculation of a potential legal battle between the Buccaneers and Saleng.