TS Galaxy goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi has penned an emotional farewell to the club's supporters ahead of his expected blockbuster move to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.
The 25-year-old shot stopper has been one of the standout performers for The Rockets, that has seen him keep 10 clean sheets in 21 appearances and a secure a first call call-up to Bafana Bafana.
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After finishing 10th on the DStv Premiership table, Buthelezi is expected to end his two-year stay with Galaxy in favour of a move to the Buccaneers on a reported three-year deal.
"I will be forever grateful for the opportunity this team gave me. I just want to take this opportunity to thank Mr Tim Thikazi and Mr Ziphozenke Hlubi for giving me an opportunity to be a part of this beautiful team and for giving me a home.
"I also want to thank my teammates, I would be nothing without them. I also want to thank the entire technical team for the opportunity they gave me, as well as the supporters. Thank you all very much.
"Now is the time to say goodbye, TS Galaxy will always be an important family that I will never forget in my life. We will meet again."
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Buthelezi is understood to be a replacement for outgoing Richard Ofori and is one just one of several departures expected at Galaxy at the end of the season, with club captain Given Msimango headed to Kaizer Chiefs.
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