Mamelodi Sundowns is making significant changes to its squad in January 2025, with six players departing the club. Coach Miguel Cardoso aims to create a more focused and cohesive unit, prioritizing player careers and team performance.
Mamelodi Sundowns is undergoing a significant squad overhaul in the January transfer window . Coach Miguel Cardoso , known for his preference for smaller squads, expressed his desire to reduce the team's size in December, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing player careers and team cohesion. True to his word, Sundowns has seen six players depart the club in January.
Four players have been loaned out: Rushine De Reuck to Maccabi Petah Tikva in Israel, Lebohang Maboe to SuperSport United, Thembinkosi Lorch to Wydad Casablanca in Morocco, and Sphelele Mkhulise to CR Belouizdad in Algeria. Meanwhile, Lebisa Nku has joined Stellenbosch permanently, while Erwin Saavedra remains unattached. The club is also exploring the possibility of signing Lebo Mothiba, a 28-year-old striker who recently became available after leaving Strasbourg in France. However, coach Cardoso has stated that Mothiba is not yet fit enough to contribute to the team due to a long-standing injury and requires a medium to long-term rehabilitation plan. Sundowns fans will have to wait for Mothiba's full recovery before witnessing his potential impact on the field.Despite these recent changes, Sundowns remains focused on its remaining objectives. The club's management is carefully considering the long-term implications of these transfers and aims to build a competitive squad capable of achieving its goals. Meanwhile, the football world continues to watch closely, as Sundowns navigates this period of transition
Mamelodi Sundowns Transfer Window Squad Restructuring Miguel Cardoso Lebo Mothiba Rushine De Reuck Lebisa Nku Lebohang Maboe
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