Mamelodi Sundowns withdraw offer for Bafana Bafana striker

Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly decided against following through with their offer to a Bafana Bafana striker. 

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Sundowns already boast Peter Shalulile and Ribeiro Costa, as the spearheads of their attack but wanted more.

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Recently, Sundowns were rumoured to be involved in a race with Orlando Pirates to try to secure the services of Congolese striker Andy Boyeli. Boyeli is a striker who currently plies his trade in the Zambian league for Power Dynamos. It was further reported, however, that the Buccaneers had been advancing in that deal, and the Brazilians would be looking at other options. Soon after, they were reported to have offered Bafana Bafana striker Lars Veldwijk a contract.

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Things had gone quiet on the front for about a week, before last week’s reports suggested Veldwijk had different expectations. It was reported that the target man was ready to join Sundowns if they offered at least a 2-year deal. This request seemed to go against what Masandawana were hoping for, after they offered a six-month deal. Now according to iDiski Times the move has fallen through. 

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“Mamelodi Sundowns have pulled out of the transfer of Lars Veldwijk, who had been offered a short-term deal with the DStv Premiership champions. iDiski Times understands the club have now opted against signing Veldwijk with the technical team divided on his potential role in the squad, despite it potentially being a short-term move for the seven-time capped Bafana Bafana striker. Sundowns look set to make one more addition to their squad before the window shuts after the arrival of the Argentine (Matías Esquivel) and right-back Zuko Mdunyelwa, who joined from Chippa United.” Wrote the publication. 

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Veldwijk is a free agent so Sundowns can still sign and register him should they change their minds later