Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada has expressed his disappointment over his failed move to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.
Nodada has been a vital cog in the heartbeat of City’s midfield in the last two or three seasons – attracting a number of suitors including the mighty Buccanneers in the process.
The 26-year-old has now revealed that City chairman John Comitis told him that the clubs had communicated briefly over a possible transfer but that it came to nothing.
“I know there were discussions, but I know also there was no agreement, so it was always just discussions and nothing more,” says the playmaker.
“As a result, nothing ever came to me as sort of communication from Pirates except a chat with the chairman John Comitis.
“I think there was an interest, but it didn’t get to a point where it was intended to be, or it was put out to the public. I think there was a conversation, but that’s where it ended.
“The chairman did inform me that he was trying to make a deal, but it didn’t happen.
“I think I didn’t have a problem with the move to Pirates at all. If all parties were happy with a deal, then I would be happy.
“So yes, I was willing to complete a move to Pirates.”