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Pirates Complete Move for Norwegian Striker Sebastian Pedersen

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Orlando Pirates have completed the signing of Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal Fotball.

Pedersen joins the club after parting ways with Sogndal, where he scored 21 goals and registered five assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.

The 27-year-old arrives at the club after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal, with the option to extend his stay for a further season.

He brings a wealth of experience, having previously Hamarkameratene, Stabæk Fotball, Strømsgodset IF, Strømmen IF, Florø SK, Notodden FK, Moss FK and most recently Sogndal.

Over the course of his career, Pedersen has scored 59 goals and grabbed nine assists in 166 appearances across all competitions.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of striker Sebastian Pedersen from Norwegian side Sogndal Fotball,” Pirates said in a statement.

“The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal, with the Club holding an option to extend for a further season.

“He becomes the newest addition to Abdeslam Ouaddou’s squad as the Buccaneers prepare for a competitive season ahead.

“Pedersen arrives from one of Norwegian football’s great talent factories.The blonde bomber is cut from that cloth, having featured at junior national team level from U15 all the way to U21.

“In terms of his style of play, Pedersen is considered a one-touch finisher rather than a bulldozer. He has recorded 51 goals in the last 117 matches.”