Nuno Santos: Mamelodi Sundowns Star Explains Why He Joined PSL Giants Last Summer
- Nuno Santos has shared the main reason behind his decision to join Mamelodi Sundowns in the summer
- The Portuguese midfielder was signed by Miguel Cardoso's side in the summer alongside Miguel Reisinho
- The 26-year-old has been one of the Premier Soccer League giants' best players since completing his move to the club
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos has opened up about the reasons behind his move to the Tshwane giants, revealing the key role head coach Miguel Cardoso played in bringing him to the club.
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Santos arrived at Chloorkop in August after Sundowns secured his signature from Portuguese outfit Vitoria SC, a transfer widely viewed as a major coup given his experience in top European competitions such as the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
The Portuguese star's move followed the departure of Lucas Ribeiro, who dragged the Brazilians to FIFA over a contract dispute.
The 26-year-old has made an immediate impact in South Africa, already netting three goals for the Brazilians in the CAF Champions League. Speaking after his standout display in the 3-1 victory over St. Eloi Lupopo, Santos detailed what convinced him to choose Masandawana.
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Santos explains why he chose Sundowns
Nuno Santos described the club as the biggest in the country and one of the largest in Africa. He said he felt the club genuinely wanted him, which made his decision to join an easy one. Santos also highlighted the key role his fellow countryman, Miguel Cardoso, played in his move to South Africa.
He noted that having a Portuguese coach in a foreign league who speaks the same language provides valuable guidance and advice on how things work at the club.
Santos is expected to feature in more games this season, provided he stays fit, with Themba Zwane being on the sidelines due to injury and Jayden Adams finding it difficult to break into Cardoso's starting line-up.
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Here is what fans are saying about Santos' comments on joining Mamelodi Sundowns on social media.
Godlimpy Biko wrote:
"THIS IS A PLAYER AND A HALF. HIS MORE THAN WHAT WE EXPECTED FROM HIM. ONCE HE IS GELLED WE WILL WITNESS MIRACLES."
Sixolile Tshambu said:
"He will want to go back in a year or two. Let's see what will happen then."
Noluthando Kaboyellow Sandawana Nqoko responded:
"Sundowns is the same as European teams" Said Lupopo coach... Thanks, Nuno, for choosing the best team in South Africa and the most respected team in Africa 👆"
Sipho Mlaudzi implied:
"Size may not be the measure he wants to use; it is rather the most successful club in football terms in recent years."
Khaya reacted:
"Pls, honest people, tell Nuno to stop lying, Sundowns is not the biggest team in South Africa."
Tumelo commented:
"Big Club plays Champions League every season and Club World Cup."
Mis-Maada shared:
"Stats proved him right, plus we always had the best imports like Chukwu, Feutumba, Torrealba, Acunà, Schut, etc."
Samuel_Samedo Masango added:
"Biggest in which country? What makes a team big?"
Cardoso on Sundowns' dream of winning CAFCL
Briefly News also reported that Miguel Cardoso shared his thoughts on Mamelodi Sundowns' obsession tag to winning the CAF Champions League.
The Portuguese coach made the comments ahead of the Brazilians' clash with Lupopo.
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