Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday unveiled Marcelo Allende as their latest signing, and their fifth within the present switch window, and instantly included him on the bench in opposition to Stellenbosch FC.
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Allende reportedly price Sundowns R51 million, and he comes with excessive expectations because the membership needs to NOT solely dominate domestically however all the African continent.
As it turned out, he couldn’t have scripted a greater begin for the membership, scoring a top-class objective as Sundowns clinched a 3-0 win.
You can watch Allende’s objective for Sundowns beneath:
Marcelo Allende is right here!
The South American proclaims his arrival within the #DStvPrem with a well-taken objective
The celebration
pic.twitter.com/bUNGMLztXE
— SuperSport
(@SuperSportTV) August 24, 2022
Ahead of the brand new season, Sundowns have begun to bolster their squad with carefully-considered recruits, whereas the Brazilians not too long ago welcomed the arrival of Abubeker Nassir, who has already made a direct influence.
Earlier this 12 months it was additionally confirmed that Moroccan defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil can be becoming a member of Masandawana, whereas it’s extra not too long ago been introduced by Uruguayan facet Montevideo City Torque that Chilean midfield sensation Marcelo Allende is ready to maneuver to the DStv Premiership champions.
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Allende was formally introduced as a brand new recruit on Wednesday, turning into the membership’s newest high-profile signing this window.
“I’m very happy to be here at Mamelodi Sundowns,” Allende commented in his unveiling video.
Born in Chile, representing La Roja
Masandawana allow us to welcome The MIDFIELD MAESTRO to the Yellow Nation!
𝘈𝘓𝘓𝘌𝘕𝘋𝘌 𝘐𝘚 𝘠𝘌𝘓𝘓𝘖𝘞!
#Sundowns #BienvenidoAllende pic.twitter.com/DtSLwSdgBI
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) August 24, 2022
The arrival of Boutouil and Allende have been initially hindered by visa and work allow software points, however Sundowns have been working exhausting to have each gamers registered.
According to iDiski Times, Boutouil – who spent final season on mortgage at Raja Atheltic Club – has cleared up the required paperwork and can be now capable of hyperlink up with Sundowns.
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The earlier Sundowns signing to be formally unveiled is Bongani Zungu who marks his return to Chloorkop after leaving the membership in 2016 to play internationally.
However, he received’t be rushed again into motion contemplating that he final performed in April for French membership Amiens SC.
“He is still a little bit far [from playing] considering he was not part of the preseason training and he still has a bit of work to do because he has not been playing for the longest of time,” Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi mentioned after Sundowns’ 1-1 DStv Premiership draw with Sekhukhune United in Polokwane, as quoted by TimesLive.
“But we are hoping it will be shorter than two months because he is a very disciplined boy, who works very hard. He is showing interest to really come and assist the team.
“So we are looking forward to the progress that he will make in the next three to four weeks, and optimistic he is going to come in and help us.”
So though it could be some time earlier than Sundowns followers get to see Zungu in motion, there may be extra constructive information on the harm standing of latest Ethiopian signing Abubeker Nasir.
“He sprained his ankle within the sport in opposition to Kaizer Chiefs, he must be again most likely within the subsequent week or two,” Mngqithi commented.
