NEWS: Orlando Pirates sign highly-rated Angolan winger Gilberto from Petro de Luanda

The 23-year-old highly-rated winger agreed to a three-year deal with the Premier Soccer League side.

He joins the Sea Robbers from Angolan giants Petro de Luanda where he had spent the past two seasons at.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Delvi Miguel Vieira,” reads a statement by Pirates.

“The 23-year-old joins the Club on a three-year deal after passing a medical and finalising personal terms

“Delvi, who is better known as Gilberto, joins the Buccaneers after two seasons with Angolan Girabola champions Petro de Luanda.

“The enterprising forward comes off an impressive season where he starred at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast earlier in the year, helping guide Angola to the quarterfinals of the competition.

“Gilberto is due to fly back to Angola today to finalise the necessary paperwork so that he can join the squad for its outbound Preseason Tour to Spain from July 8,” concluded Pirates.

According to Transfermarkt, Gilberto played 24 matches for Petro in the 2023/24 season in all competitions and scored five goals while assisting twice.