Mamelodi Sundowns’ R30million Bid to Sign Lucas Ribeiro’s Replacement Rejected

• Mamelodi Sundowns are said to be working on signing a perfect replacement for Lucas Ribeiro before the summer transfer window closes
• The Premier Soccer League giants lost the Brazilian attacker after the player's wish to leave this summer was initially turned down
• Masandawana's first offer for the player they are interested in signing has reportedly been rejected

Mamelodi Sundowns’ attempt to secure a Brazilian playmaker as a replacement for Lucas Ribeiro has hit a dead end after their loan proposal was turned down by the player's club.

Ribeiro sent a farewell message to Sundowns supporters a few days ago and also completed a move to La Liga 2 for an undisclosed fee.

The Brazilian star has been a sensation since moving to the Premier Soccer League, and last season showed how talented and important he was for Masandawana.

After a contract dispute with the PSL giants, Ribeiro decided to drag them to FIFA to find a solution to his contract issues.

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Sundowns' bid for Matheusinho rejected

Mamelodi Sundowns are said to be interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Matheus Leonardo Sales Cardoso, who is popularly known as Matheusinho.

According to recent reports by Brazilian publication NE45, Sundowns have presented a bid of 1.5 million euros (approximately $9.5 million or R30 million) for Matheusinho, who is currently on loan at Sport Recife in Brazil’s Serie A, although he is contracted to Portuguese club Santa Clara.

The problem is not with his parent club, Santa Clara; rather, it was Recife that dismissed the proposal, as they are unwilling to part ways with the player so soon after securing him in July on a loan deal, which includes a purchase obligation.

Matheusinho’s loan deal with Recife runs until June 2026, and if the club opts to make the move permanent, they will be required to pay €1 million (around R20 million/$6.3 million) to Santa Clara.

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Matheusinho has already made eight appearances for Recife, contributing one goal and two assists, and he's seen as Ribeiro's replacement at Sundowns. Another reason Recife is not ready to lose him soon is that they are battling relegation and need all the help they can get.

Reactions as Sundowns bid for Matheusinho rejected

Progress First wrote:

"Does Sundowns have development? Do they ever promote from their development?"

Holla Downs said:

"Don't worry, they'll come around. We have 250 million from CWC in our pockets; we're not Sowetans looking for freebies."

Thabang reacted:

"Just 30m ? This team jst made of 200m for participating in CWC they should at least double it make it 60m 😂, let them get a taste of their own medicine."

Makhaba commented:

"Why is always Sundowns signings prices are disclosed to us but other teams just sign players without being told for how much?"

MOSH added:

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"There's enough talent in Africa. I wish we could stop with this South American mentality as @Masandawana."

Cardoso gives update on Zwane's injury

Briefly News also reported that Miguel Cardoso has provided an update on Themba Zwane's latest injury during Sundowns' win over Magesi FC.

The Bafana Bafana star just returned from the sidelines, but suffered yet another issue upon entering the pitch.

Source: Briefly News