Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa’s top football club, is determined to enhance its attack line by potentially adding Lars Veldwijk, a Bafana Bafana forward, during the transfer session. Veldwijk’s reputation as a consistent goal scorer with an impressive record of 154 goals in 382 games makes him an attractive prospect for the Sundowns. The club’s pursuit of global talent exemplifies their unwavering commitment to excellence and broadening their skill set.
The Mamelodi Sundowns face a tough decision on which player to drop to accommodate new recruit Matias Esquivel, as Premier Soccer League rules state that the team can only have five foreign players at any given moment. Sundowns legend Roger Feutmba recommends dropping Abubeker Nasir due to injury susceptibility, prioritising the club’s longterm goals over individual player prospects. Feutmba’s recommendation carries weight, but Nasir’s potential cannot be ignored, making the decision a delicate balance of assessing the new player’s potential against the existing players’ demonstrated skills. The Sundowns’ decision will have a profound impact on the team and set a precedent for future strategic decisions.
Matías Esquivel, a 24yearold Argentine football sensation, is set to join South African club Mamelodi Sundowns. His remarkable skills, adaptability and dominant left foot have made him a versatile playmaker, able to play as a central midfielder, winger or inside forward. While finer details of the deal, including the transfer fee, are still being negotiated, the strategic acquisition of Esquivel is expected to enhance Sundowns’ chances and hints at a bright future for the club.
