Orlando Pirates will be smiling on their way to bank as defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is on the verge of securing a whooping R51-million transfer to Major League Soccer side Chicago fire FC.

Reports indicates that the sensational 20-year-old defender was spotted at OR Tambo international Airport as he made a low-key exit out of the country. Mbokazi and his representatives have already arrived in the USA to finalise his move.

The young centre-back is expected to join the American club shortly after the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month, and he is expected to feature for the buccaneers in the remaining domestic fixtures including the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants on the 6th of December at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Buccaneers are poised to make another major outgoing transfer from their development ranks after Mohau Nkota joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq in the off season in July after his breakthrough season at the club.

The exciting winger joined The Knight of Ad-Dahna on a reported fee of around R40-million on a three-year-deal. This massive windfall will see the club pocket around R91-million in the Two major outgoings from their development ranks.