Cape Town City have confirmed that midfielder Ayanda Patosi has left the club on a season-long loan to join UAE Pro-League outfit Baniyas Club.
Patosi revived his career in Cape Town after a torrid period abroad and earned himself a loan move in January to Iranian side Esteghlal FC.
They, however, could not agree on a permanent deal for the forward and he returned to Cape Town at the conclusion of his six-month loan.
City, though, have announced that the 26-year-old has now completed a year-long loan to the Abu Dhabi top flight.
? | Cape Town City and @BaniyasClub have reached an agreement for midfielder @AyandaPatosi. The deal will see Ayanda spend 1y on loan in the UAE Pro League, with an option to buy at a further fixed amount.
We wish Pato well as he continues to dominate outside SA borders! ???? pic.twitter.com/wOmZ8f31Aa
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) July 14, 2019
‘Cape Town City and @BaniyasClub have reached an agreement for midfielder @AyandaPatosi. The deal will see Ayanda spend 1y on loan in the UAE Pro League, with an option to buy at a further fixed amount,’ read a statement from the club via their Twitter page.
‘We wish Pato well as he continues to dominate outside SA borders!’
? | Welcome to your new home #AyandaPatosi ??⚪️ https://t.co/roXqATmXii
— نادي بني ياس (@BaniyasClub) July 13, 2019