Lucas Ribeiro Bids Emotional Farewell to Mamelodi Sundowns and Fans Amid Ongoing Issue

• Lucas Ribeiro has surprised Mamelodi Sundowns and their supporters with a significant online announcement
• The South American forward and the Premier Soccer League giants have been at odds since the beginning of this season
• The major announcement by the Mamelodi Sundowns star sparked diverse reactions from social media users

Lucas Ribeiro has dropped a bombshell on Mamelodi Sundowns amid the ongoing contract issue between the Premier Soccer League giants and the South American forward.

The Brazilian star earlier dragged the Betway Premiership giants to FIFA after the club refused to terminate his contract, as the player wished to join a new club this summer.

The 26-year-old has not trained with Masandawana since his impressive performance at the FIFA Club World Cup, where he won the Goal of the Tournament award.

Ribeiro bids farewell to Sundowns

Ribeiro took to his official page on Instagram to send an emotional farewell message to Mamelodi Sundowns and the fans. He claimed he would've loved to say goodbye in a better way, but the current situation didn't give him the opportunity to.

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“From the moment I joined Mamelodi Sundowns, I committed myself fully, on and off the pitch—to earn my place and honour this great club," the Brazilian forward said.

"The last two years have been unforgettable, filled with lessons, emotions, and experiences that shaped me not just as a footballer, but as a person."

The South American forward's performance last season earned him praise from the club's fans, and he was also rewarded with the Premier Soccer League player of the season award and the goal of the season award. He also sent a farewell message to the Brazilian fans and his teammates.

"To the incredible Masandawana supporters, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your love, passion, and belief in me made every goal, every assist, every trophy, and every unforgettable night feel so special. You truly made South Africa feel like home, he added.

"I wish I could have said farewell differently, but please know that my gratitude is endless. To the coaches who guided me along this journey, thank you. To my teammates, my brothers, my family on the field, every battle fought and every title won together will stay with me forever."

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Ribeiro's farewell message on social media sparked different reactions from PSL fans online.

Reactions as Ribeiro bids Sundowns farewell

masandawanafanvlog wrote:

"We will always love you, Luca 😍✨💛👆🏿 You gave us your best always. All the best."

tshiamo_pharaoh said:

"👏👏🔥🔥🔥 Finally going where you deserve, such immense talent cant rot in the Psl , a player of your high calibre should be in Europe as a ☠️go well king ribeiro ignore the hate."

mankatioreratile shared:

"He should have handled this matter better than he did. Now it has just caused unnecessary tensions between him and the fan base. Go well boy. All the best."

selloe_mbuyisa reacted:

"Took the league by storm and Left his mark, You'll be remembered 😂 I use to hate you for 90 minutes because You'll give my Team (Orlando Pirates) a problem but after all it was just pure Football 🔥❤️Goodluck on your next Chapter Costa."

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fr.eda1760 added:

"Thank you Costa Best of luck ❤️ I forgive you as a Sundowns Fan I move on from the drama👏Thank you for the Goals.. Thank you for Assists 👏🙌 Best of luck with everything Costa ❤️"

Sundowns sign ex-Kaizer Chiefs star

Briefly News also reported that Sundowns have signed an ex-Kaizer Chiefs forward on a season-long loan from abroad.

The PSL giants have been without Ribeiro since the start of the season, and their new player is expected to fill the void left by the South American.

Source: Briefly News