MLS-bound Cassius Mailula looks forward to Toronto FC future

Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing to say goodbye to one of their academy products Cassius Mailula, who is set to sign for MLS side Toronto FC.

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Last week, Sundowns released an official statement confirming that they were in negotiations with a North American club for Mailula, which has now been revealed as Toronto.

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Mailula enjoyed a breakthrough season with Sundowns in the 2022/23 campaign, emerging out of it as a DStv Premiership title winner, as well as a Bafana Bafana International at just 21-years of age. He was also a constant thorn in the flesh of his opponents, with his nine goals and three assists being him notching up an impressive 12 goal contributions in 18 league games.

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That form then seemed to attract a lot of European attention, as earlier in the year, it was reported that an unnamed French Ligue 1 side had been monitoring his services. This was denied by Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena.  However, later, and at the conclusion of the season the reports had resurfaced stronger than before, with the name of Monaco even being revealed as the club from France that were hot on Mailula’s heels. But it looks like nothing came of it, and Mailula will be plying his trade in the MLS instead.

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In the MLS, he will soon put pen to paper on a deal with Toronto, where he will have the opportunity to play against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The two sides share the same Eastern conference and Mailula cannot wait!

MAILULA CAN’T WAIT TO FACE MESSI IN A TORONTO JERSEY

“Yeah man, I think it would be a big dream come true for me to play against stars such as Messi, I am very happy and I cannot wait to get started. I can’t wait to play against Messi, and hopefully it happens soon.” Mailula said to KickOff.com.

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It is now expected to be just a matter of time before Sundowns and Toronto announce the completion of the Mailula deal.