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LAST FLING: Benni McCarthy

 A move to the USA or China is certainly a possibility and there is a lot of interest from within South Africa too 

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McCarthy is free to talk to other clubs in January for the 2013-14 season and his representatives have hinted that he may seek "one more adventure" before the end of his career.

There is interest in his services from Major League Soccer in the US, as well as China, while Times Media understands that both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are eagerly following his situation.

But there also remains the possibility he will stay at Pirates beyond his current two-year deal, though as yet the Buccaneers have not spoken to him about a new contract.

"We want to finalise Benni's future in January one way or the other," his business manager Rob Moore said. "He is keeping a very open mind about where he will be playing next season. He is happy at Pirates and wants to hear what their plans are for him, but as yet they have not made any overtures about a new contract.

"At this stage we cannot rule anything out, a move to the USA or China is certainly a possibility and there is a lot of interest from within South Africa too. Everybody knows that he is free to talk to any club from January onwards as per Fifa rules, so other teams are adopting a wait-and-see attitude."

Pressed on whether McCarthy was eager to stay at Mayfair, Moore reiterated that the 35-year-old was open to all possibilities.

"I cannot rule out that Benni will seek one more adventure somewhere else. He has achieved a lot in his career and won trophies now with Pirates too but no discussions with any parties have taken place yet."

McCarthy has only just returned from three months on the sidelines following a hamstring injury picked up while on national team duty with Bafana Bafana in Brazil in early September.

He is now pushing for a place in Gordon Igesund's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations squad and has two more games to prove his form and fitness - away at Maritzburg United on Friday and at Lamontville Golden Arrows on December 19.

Eyebrows were raised when Pirates brought McCarthy back to the PSL ahead of the 2011-12 season, but the move has been a success, with the veteran forward netting 13 goals in all competitions as he helped Bucs to a trio of titles, including the league championship.

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Tue May 21 08:24:48 SAST 2013 ::

Dec 12, 2012

Mdala

Where to next for Benni McCarthy?

To nearest Mcdee
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Dec 12, 2012

Tobby

He better stay in SA because he has enough funds in his pocket, as for Sundowns and Chiefs, those greedy teams.
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Dec 12, 2012

LAC

Think he is to old now he must retire he made no impact. His career numbered

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Dec 12, 2012

ancnduntsu

Eish ! Sowetan. U dissappointing. Have'nt u heard that McFatty has been signed by Khosi Rugby 7s?
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Dec 12, 2012

t_ladz

Nah... he must give the young ones a chance.... #Retirement Awaiting him.
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Dec 12, 2012

ancnduntsu

@Tobby
He better stay in SA because he has enough funds in his pocket, as for Sundowns and Chiefs, those greedy teams
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Don't b jealous Moron. McFatty is joining our Rugby 7s.
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Dec 12, 2012

Dubul'Amanzi

Dont worry Benni you are a start,things will be ok.
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Dec 12, 2012

Deelock

Sundowns can afford a million monthly for this oke.
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Dec 12, 2012

Papage

Stay at Pirates for your own good, don't even think of joining Chiefs or Sundown or even going to China or USA, just put use your head and stay at the Ghost, they have revived you and don't spoil it, look at your years and consider, Pirates have been good to you, stay there and Roger must have plans for you in his team, Coaches can make or break the player, Stay there Broer.
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Dec 12, 2012

Iphone5

Go to China boy and go play with Drogba u need to be with those ur age for u to be seen
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