DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly closing in on a big partnership.
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According to a new report from FARPost, the Tshwane giants expected to announce a new deal with Austrian energy drink giants Red Bull.
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“On Sunday, 6 August 2023, Red Bull officials were spotted arriving at Chloorkop, where the two parties were set to finalise a deal. An announcement is expected to follow,” the report said.
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KHANYISA MAYO PRICE TOO HIGH?
Should Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs forget about Khanyisa Mayo? Cape Town City have valued the winger at R36 million.
As The South African website reported in recent months, Amakhosi prepared to table an improved offer for the 24-year-old winger after a previous offer was rejected.
Having signed a new deal with City after his 12 goals last season, the club’s chairman, John Comitis, has now revealed that Mayo is worth $2 million (R36 million).
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“Mayo’s value is in excess of two million dollars in my opinion,” said Comitis, as quoted by TimesLIVE’s seasoned reporter Mahlatse Mphahlele.
“We are not going to compromise and sell ourselves short. He also deserves to go to a big club but we want to be patient and he understands that he possibly needs one more season with us.
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“If Mayo gets 15 goals this season, it is going to be the hardest thing to keep him in this country. We have had a lot of interest from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but I think he deserves to go to Europe. He has that ability and mentality for it, so we are patient,” Comitis added.
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“Big clubs would like to have Mayo, we have had brief discussions with Mamelodi Sundowns. That’s why we never get any Sundowns players because the minute I ask for their player I have to sell one of mine to them. It’s a bit of a catch-22 situation,” Comitis added.
“Sundowns were obviously interested and there is a relationship with Kaizer Chiefs from the Mayo family. We know this but at the end of the day he was there for the picking when he was at Richards Bay and nobody saw what our technical team saw.
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Having signed a new deal with City after his 12 goals last season, the club’s chairman, John Comitis, has now revealed that Mayo is worth $2 million (R36 million).
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“Mayo’s value is in excess of two million dollars in my opinion,” said Comitis, as quoted by TimesLIVE’s seasoned reporter Mahlatse Mphahlele.
“We are not going to compromise and sell ourselves short. He also deserves to go to a big club but we want to be patient and he understands that he possibly needs one more season with us.
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“If Mayo gets 15 goals this season, it is going to be the hardest thing to keep him in this country. We have had a lot of interest from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but I think he deserves to go to Europe. He has that ability and mentality for it, so we are patient,” Comitis added.
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“Big clubs would like to have Mayo, we have had brief discussions with Mamelodi Sundowns. That’s why we never get any Sundowns players because the minute I ask for their player I have to sell one of mine to them. It’s a bit of a catch-22 situation,” Comitis added.
“Sundowns were obviously interested and there is a relationship with Kaizer Chiefs from the Mayo family. We know this but at the end of the day he was there for the picking when he was at Richards Bay and nobody saw what our technical team saw.
“He is with us now and he is arguably the most marketable player in this league. He’s got a profile, he’s got the image, he’s got a swag about him, he puts the ball in the net — what else do you need?” the former Ajax Cape Town boss concluded.
SUNDOWNS’ FIVE NEW SIGNINGS
In the meantime, Sundowns have so far made five new signings.
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As The South African website reported in the past month, Sundowns are now five quality players stronger. The new faces include two midfielders, a winger, and two attackers.
THE LIST SO FAR:
- Lesiba Nku, 27, defender/midfielder
- Junior Mendieta, 30, central attacking midfielder
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa, 23, attacking midfielder/forward
- Thapelo Maseko, 19, winger
- Bathusi Aubaas, 28, midfielder.
Following last Friday’s 2-1 win over Sekhukhune United, Sundowns will host the mighty Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday at 15:00.
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