Mamelodi Sundowns complete SECOND new signing of window
Mamelodi Sundowns FC have landed yet another blockbuster foreign signing! This one is worth a reported R47 million.
Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the signing of Argentinian midfielder Matias Esquivel, his club Atlético Lanús have confirmed!
The 24-year-old midfield maestro has been linked with a big-money move to the Brazilians for sometime now, and now his club have confirmed the move!
Matias Esquivel reportedly arrived in Johannesburg over the weekend and is set to be unveiled by the club this week.
Mamelodi Sundowns have already welcomed defender Zuko Mdunyelwa from Chippa United as their first signing of the January transfer window.
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An official Club Atlético Lanús statement confirmed the transfer of Argentinian midfielder Matias Esquivel to Mamelodi Sundowns!
🇱🇻 Club Lanús comunica: traspaso de Matías Esquivel a @Masandawana pic.twitter.com/VfmwiJipXp
— Club Lanús (@clublanus) January 22, 2024
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In other news, former Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Ngezana has returned back to Romania following a brief holiday in South Africa.
The FCSB defender has been linked with a blockbuster move to French Ligue 1 side Lorient in recent weeks.
This comes after a string of promising performances for Romanian giants FCSB following his move to the club at the beginning of the season.
According to reports, FCSB rejected a R105 million offer for Ngezana from Lorient.
While the negotiations drag on, the Kaizer Chiefs academy graduate has already returned back to Romania and is preparing for tomorrow’s match against UTA Arad.
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According to SoccerLaduma, Siyabonga Ngezana has safely returned back to Romania and is preparing for Monday’s Romanian Liga 1 clash against UTA Arad.
FCSB currently lead the way on the log standings with 44 points from 21 matches.
𝗙𝗖𝗦𝗕 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗔…
— #UNPLAYABLE (@UnplayableZA) January 19, 2024
FCSB have reportedly turned down a R103-million (€5-million) offer from French Ligue 1 side, Lorient, for Siyabonga Ngezana 🇿🇦.
Ngezana is valued at €7-million by FCSB boss, Gigi Becali. pic.twitter.com/HkG0K4AUt7