Cassius Mailula: Bafana Bafana Star Issues 'Come Get Me' Plea to Mamelodi Sundowns

Cassius Mailula: Bafana Bafana Star Issues 'Come Get Me' Plea to Mamelodi Sundowns

  • Cassius Mailula sends 'come and get me' plea to Mamelodi Sundowns amid transfer rumours linking him away from Wydad Athletic after the FIFA Club World Cup
  • The 23-year-old openly expresses his desire to return to his former club after leaving for greener pastures a few years ago
  • Mailula's interview sparks excitement among Masandawana fans on social media and his admiration for Sundowns reignites speculation about a potential return to the Brazilians

Wydad Athletic Club star Cassius Mailula has issued a come and get me plea to Mamelodi Sundowns as he eyes a potential return to the Premier Soccer League giants.

The Bafana Bafana star represented the Red Castle at the FIFA Club World Cup alongside Sundowns loanee Thembinkosi Lorch, but his future at the club is still unclear as the Moroccan side might decide not to make his deal permanent this summer.

Mailula keen on returning to Sundowns

Mailula while on interview on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified admitted that Sundowns will always come first as he regard the club as his home.

“I love Sundowns. Sundowns is home,” he declared.

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“Given that the President and the Chairman know that it’s my first love. And obviously, before I can think of other things or other teams, I will start with Sundowns.
"If things don’t go well in terms of negotiations and all of that, then I can start to think of other things, but for me, Sundowns is my home. So Sundowns first.”

The 23-year-old words and his wish to return to Sundowns would alert the club board and might consider bringing in back to the Premier Soccer League.

The South African international's words during the interview and his admiration for the opportunity to return to Sundowns sparked several reactions from netizens especially Masandawana fans on social media.

Reactions as Mailula keen on Sundowns return

blackmessiah81 said:

"A very humble soul this boy , I wish him all the best 🙏🏾🙏🏾"

makuhani_psyfo wrote:

"True baller home brewed by yellow nation 👌."

nkerelang commented:

"You will always be adored by the yellow family ntwana and most of us would welcome you with warm hands."

j_monate reacted:

"Agents are the reason why most of South African players don't get to make it to Europe."

Zwana15 shared:

"I would do anything to sign a player of his caliber - especially one who’s declared his undying love for my team. He has unfinished business with us, nonetheless."

Mashh__ responded:

"He’s our boy if he wants to come home Ta Flemming must bring him."

Motswetla added:

"That left wing needs some refreshing, bring cashmoney back home."

Monwabisi@joelmonwabisi suggested:

"Sundowns, Ta Flemming must bring our boy back home."

Pirates sign former Mamelodi Sundowns star

Briefly News also reported that Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signing of a former Mamelodi Sundowns star ahead of the upcoming season.

The Sea Robbers beat their city rivals Kaizer Chiefs to signing of the South African international on a free transfer this summer.

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.