Mamelodi Sundowns Announce the Signing of Bafana Bafana Star From PSL Rivals
- Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their first signing in the January transfer window
- The Premier Soccer League defending champions announced the signing of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams from Stellenbosch FC on Saturday
- The Betway Premiership giants have been on the South African international's transfer since last summer, but failed to convince the Stellies in selling him at the beginning of the season.
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of South African international Jayden Adams from Premier Soccer League rivals Stellenbosch FC.
The Brazilians want to extend their dominance in the Betway Premiership, and they have added another quality player to their ranks.
The Bafana Bafana star was linked with a summer move to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates but moved to Pretoria to join the defending champions.
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Sundowns sign Adams from Stellenbosch
According to iDiskiTimes, Mamelodi Sundowns reached an agreement with the Stellies last week to sign Adams in a deal that could amount to R20 million.
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The 23-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Brazilians, with two separate one-year options, which could extend his deal until July 2030.
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Sundowns released a video on their X handle with a statement that reads:
"Jayden Adams is Yellow, New Year, New Colours, Masandawana; the speculation is over! It's time to welcome our exciting new midfielder to the Yellow Nation🙌 ," the statement reads.
Adams' move to Mamelodi Sundowns gathered different reactions from social media users on X.
Reactions as Sundowns announce Adams' signing
_Tainment wrote:
"I don’t know man but choosing Sundowns just shows lack of ambition lol. I mean obviously sundowns is guaranteed 1 trophy a season either you play or not. Also, who is he gonna bench at Sundowns?"
Llekamania_ said:
"Jayden Adams is Club World Cup bound 👆💛."
Aubrey_Senyolo reacted:
"Welcome to the Family, Jayden Adams. We are thrilled to have you join the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns⚽ Your journey begins now, and we can’t wait to see you shine on the pitch. Let’s make history together."
sefothakarabel commented:
"He is going to replace Mkhulise, on the stands or on the bench? only Flemming Berg knows. Quality signing."
johny_theblessd responded:
"Mans been waiting for this his whole life, what a player. Welcome to the home of champions."
MndayiBukho brags about Sundowns' purchasing power:
"One chance, one opportunity... Bhala lapho ukuthi this is the most important club in South Africa."
DiskiLover_KBY shared:
"Welcome to the home of champions! Now they'll start speaking about FFP, and Sundowns destroying players careers. But we don't care, we are all about the depth."
UrbanPantsula1 welcomed Adams to Sundowns:
"Hahaha what a talent✨it's about time he changes his & families lives & a guaranteed Bafana starting 11.Ooh Jayden Welcome to SA biggest footballing team."
flare_now said:
"Wish him all well, he's talented and is going to have to fight for his place in the team. There's too much debth there, likely to fall short of game time. Wish him well."
Sundowns receive offer for Peter Shalulile
Briefly News also reported that Sundowns could lose Peter Shalulile after clubs from the Middle East show interest in signing the Namibian striker.
The Brazilians have reportedly placed a huge price tag on the 31-year-old amid interest from other clubs.
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